Florida vs. South Carolina
On a $75,000 salary, you keep about $2,160 more a year in Florida. Prices are 10% higher in Florida, so after adjusting for cost of living South Carolina comes out ahead.
Last verified November 2, 2026.
| Florida | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| State income tax | Does not tax wages, so there is no state income tax withheld from paychecks. | Has a graduated income tax with 2 brackets, from 1.99% up to 5.21% on taxable income over $30,000 for single filers. |
| Minimum wage | $15.00 | $7.25 |
| Price level (U.S. = 100) | 103.4 | 93.7 |
| Employer cost on a $50,000 hire | $4,556 | $4,530 |
| SUTA wage base | $7,000 | $14,000 |
Take-home pay at the same salary
| Salary | Florida take-home | South Carolina take-home | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $42,355 | $41,498 | $858 more in Florida |
| $75,000 | $61,593 | $59,433 | $2,160 more in Florida |
| $100,000 | $79,180 | $75,718 | $3,463 more in Florida |
| $150,000 | $113,791 | $107,724 | $6,068 more in Florida |
Single filer, standard deduction, tax year 2026. Excludes local income taxes.
Adjusted for cost of living
Using BEA regional price parities, $61,593 in Florida buys what $59,559 buys in an average-priced state, and $59,433 in South Carolina buys what $63,395 does. To keep the same buying power moving from Florida to South Carolina, a $75,000 salary would need to be about $67,991 before the tax difference.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Florida or South Carolina better for take-home pay?
- On $75,000, you keep about $2,160 more a year in Florida. Adjusted for prices, South Carolina comes out ahead by $3,836.
- Which state is cheaper for employers, Florida or South Carolina?
- Employer taxes and insurance on a $50,000 hire are about $4,556 in Florida and $4,530 in South Carolina.