MOVING from NEW YORK to SOUTH CAROLINA: Is It WORTH IT?! 🤔 Columbia, SC Relocation

[@brandongaronteam]

📌Hey all, it's Brandon! Don't hesitate to schedule a chat with us at brandongaron.com if you are looking for more info about the area!

[@mattcaponeproperties]

Moved down from New York myself and work with many clients who are moving from North to South. Thanks for the content!

[@eyedrz]

Brandon, this was so well researched, compiled and presented. You're the guy I will be following as I consider SC. And if I do consider the move, you will be my first call.

[@brandongaronteam]

Thank you, I am glad it was helpful!

[@barbarasaunders2160]

Ex Long Islander here. 👋🏾

[@LostEndsStudio]

We are leaving the hell hole of NY state (upstate though) and moving to the Columbia area in a couple months. Cannot come fast enough. Edit: My utilities bill is about $400 a month for Gas/Electric. I just laughed when you said the Utilities are more expensive. I also paid $5800 last year in just school and property taxes. That is roughly 3.3%.

[@brandongaronteam]

Thanks for the insight! I was wondering where the stats came from, because most have told me they saved on utilities!

[@jonathan_1465]

It took me coming back to SC with my family to realize how much better it is down here. The way NYC tricks people is the allure of the "air" element -- your eyes get drawn upward in NYC and you start envisioning a nest in the sky with great views. And because the competition is so fierce, it is more about winning a game than finding a *home.* Because after you score that prized property (million-dollar-plus shoebox in the sky with a view but no space), you realize you didn't win anything. You're just a sucker who got seduced by a rat race, and now you literally are living like a pack rat, stacked on top of one another. Yes, you've got your own little cramped space, but it's not a home. NYCRE is the biggest racket ever, and once you detox from it, you will not relapse. Will take a rambling PRIVATE property in Columbia (for a better price and with nicer neighbors) than getting swallowed up again in an urban jungle.

[@robertgallagher5285]

Advice for South Carolina people when it comes to New Yorkers you have to tell them 3 things 1 You are more masculine then me (they are real insecure about that) 2 You LOVE The Rangers 3 most important You can beat me up or know someone who can

[@samueljh3]

Where in SC did you film this video? It looks gorgeous. My wife and I moved from Long Island, NY to Lehigh Valley, PA about 6 years ago. We are now considering moving to SC over the next couple of years. We're just not sure yet.

[@brandongaronteam]

Lake Murray in Lexington.

[@Shanun313]

What about schools? Best/worst in the area 😊

[@brandongaronteam]

I’d recommend checking out the states screportcards.com, greatschools.org or niche.com as best/worst are such personal opinions. I’ve noticed everyone feels a little different in what they consider bad and good.

[@SpadesWinner]

Who is making $100,000 in NYC? And is this a solo person or have multiple people in household? Are you skipping the millions of people who make min wage or have public assistance?

[@brandongaronteam]

It was a reference point, I did mention the average income in the state later in the video.

[@traciecombs7030]

I live in Greenville SC and can tell you this state is VERY polarized economically. In the last decade a lot of wealthier people have moved here from other states- driving home prices up. Govt assistance programs, food benefits, etc are very limited (as is public transportation) so add car expenses into your monthly budget. A single person needs to make $25/hr to rent a small apartment. Someone working full time at a convenience store earns about $12/hr. Some assistant mngr positions in retail or labor through Amazon may pay $17.