Moving company Allied Van Lines found that South Carolina is the 9th-most underrated state in the country, according to their survey of 1,000 Americans. The ranking was part of their story, “Where Should I Move? The Best (And Worst) Places to Live in 2023.”
Overall, the company found that Americans are mixed on their opinions about states across the U.S. Many of the states on their most desirable list also made the least desirable list.
South Carolina ranks as follows:
- 12th most desirable state
- 35th least desirable state
- 24th most overrated state
- 9th most underrated state
Americans say California, Florida, New York, Texas, and Hawaii are the most desirable states to live in, while Alaska, Alabama, California, New York, and Texas are the least desirable.
Seattle is the most desirable city in the U.S. and the most underrated — overtaking last year’s No. 1 city, Virginia Beach.
Almost half (41%) of urban respondents wouldn’t prefer to live in the city. Overall, about 40% of Americans would prefer to live in a different area, with the suburbs being the most desirable choice, followed by rural areas.
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