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Columbia, SC is an affordable city that is a day trip from the beach or the mountains (about 1.5 hours each way). A stable economy bolstered by the State Capital, The University of South Carolina and Fort Jackson Columbia, SC is a great place to live.
Recently, Money Magazine cited Columbia, SC as one of the 25 best places to retire in the country.
From Money Magazine: "South Carolina's capital city offers all the amenities of city life with a healthy dose of Southern Hospitality and a low cost of living to boot. There are a handful of golf courses in Columbia, and lots of links right outside--available year-round thanks to Columbia's temperate climate. Outdoor recreation is accessible on the city's greenways and rivers or nearby Congaree National Park and Lake Murray. ...there's plenty to keep busy downtown. The area boasts a bevy of restaurants and stores, in addition to the Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina State Museum and Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden. Columbia's also got an active performing arts community..."
Also, US News and World Report rated Columbia, SC as a top 10 place to retire. From US News: "...Columbia's seniors don't live in conclaves, so house hunters can choose Victorian-style homes on historic streets or ultramodern apartments near the city's new riverfront esplanade, in a neighborhood dotted with art galleries."
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