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HEAD-TO-HEAD TAX COMPARISON Β· 2026

COUNTRY A South Carolina VS COUNTRY B Florida

Side-by-side analysis of income tax, effective rates, and take-home pay for South Carolina and Florida in 2026.

OVERVIEW
SC 0-5% two brackets vs FL 0%. FL saves $3,293/year at $100K. Southeast comparison.
Section 01

The Big Picture

Top-line rates and effective take-home for a typical earner β€” including income tax, social contributions, and applicable surcharges.

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COUNTRY A
South Carolina
TAX RATE
0-5%
Progressive (2 brackets)

0% to $18,050 taxable; 5% above; SS exempt; $15K retirement deduction for 65+

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COUNTRY B
Florida
TAX RATE
0%
No Income Tax

Zero income tax

TYPICAL ANNUAL DIFFERENCE
Moving from Florida β†’ South Carolina at $100,000
$3,293 income

That's FL saves $274/month back in your pocket

Section 02

Tax Savings by Income Level

Net take-home after all income tax, social contributions, and surcharges β€” for a single employee with no dependents.

GROSS INCOME
πŸŒ™ SC TAX
🌞 FL TAX
SAVINGS
10-YEAR
$50,000
$793
$0
FL saves $793
$7,930
$100,000
$3,293
$0
FL saves $3,293
$32,930
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South Carolina Pros & Cons

+ PROS
  • Charleston/Greenville growth
  • No Social Security tax
  • Lower property tax 0.64%
  • Affordable housing $283K
βˆ’ CONS
  • Up to 5% income tax (0% on first $18,050 taxable)
  • Limited job market
  • Education ranks 41st
  • Hot humid summers
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Florida Pros & Cons

+ PROS
  • 0% income tax
  • No retirement tax
  • Warm weather year-round
  • Beaches everywhere
βˆ’ CONS
  • Hurricane risk
  • Higher housing $389K
  • Property insurance $4-8K
  • Tourist-dependent
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

FL vs SC savings?

FL saves $3,293/year at $100K income (SC 0-5% two brackets vs FL 0%)