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Barbara White, a 72-year-old former real estate agent, sold her Florida home for nearly $500,000, which doubled in value over seven years due to Florida's pandemic-driven population boom, and used the profit to downsize to a more manageable home in a 55+ community, enabling her to enjoy a more active lifestyle and travel more.
South Carolina is becoming an increasingly popular destination for retirees due to its warm weather, affordable living costs, and mild climate. While the state offers advantages such as no tax on social security and a lower cost of living, there are also drawbacks, including middle-tier healthcare and crime in certain areas. Many retirees opt for gated retirement communities that cater to seniors, such as Brookdale Senior Living Inc. and Del Webb Corporation. Some popular retirement communities in South Carolina include Heather Glen, Del Webb at Cane Bay, and Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head. The best places to retire in South Carolina, according to Insider Monkey, include Little River, Summerville, Beaufort, Anderson, Greenwood, Isle of Palms, Georgetown, Bluffton, Murrells Inlet, and Spartanburg.