Amarillo is in tornado alley, and they get snow too.
Lubbock is okay, or it used to be. Had relatives that lived in Lamesa Texas, south of Lubbock.
Perhaps Plano Texas, in the northern outskirts.
No State income tax in Texas. That should count for something. If I ever move again, the will definitely be a major consideration.
I’d go for Dallas. It would be for the hub factor. Amarillo, Midland, Lubbock is out in the boonies, comparatively speaking.
Texas ...SC is dangerously close to NY/NJ.
SC is elitist in a lot of parts and turning blue.
You’re better off in TX.
Do you care about weather? Your options have big differences regarding weather. I recommend checking out citydata.com’s forums comparing cities.
Houses in S.C. Come with their own pond in the back and stocked with an alligator!
Upstate South Carolina. Mountains, lakes, low taxes, great climate and good people.
While I can’t speak for the Republicans in SC, here in Texas they are at least as corrupt and corporate-owned as the Republicans in DC.
As they’re rounded up and sent to the camps (in a few years, once the Dems have complete power), they’ll then figure out that maybe all those NUTCASES (their voting base) had a point and they should have acted to protect Texans (and themselves), when they still had at least a little bit of power.
By the way, by then I’ll be long-gone from this country. It was a good run, but we got outsmarted by the Dems, who used our love for money to create today’s GOP, and then smashed it like a bug.
Wherever you decide, I would suggest if possible, to be about half our or so drive from ocean if you love fresh seafood, and ocean life In General. You get best of both worlds, inland peace and quiet, and ocean activities not too far away. Course you will have to weigh the hurricane issues though. We really miss the ocean.
I once looked in western SC near Seneca and Clemson. Pretty much rural with limited amenities/shopping.
Nearest shopping was Anderson which seemed more of a summer vacation town.
On a more useful turn. What kind of weather/terrain do you like? Big City? Small Town? Real Rural? Close to an Interstate but backwoods? Near a lake or Ocean?
South Carolina is quite beautiful in parts. Then there is Greenville/Columbia/Charleston/Charlotte South.
If I were moving to TX (I’ve lived there before) and off the top of my head I’d say the Hill Country ( New Braunfels) or if you insist on suffering in/near a big city then San Antonio. SA has been democrat shithole lately but there are a ton of more or less conservative retired military.
Here’s my suggestion.
Neither.
How about Alabama?
PROS:
Lowest property taxes in the nation, and they do not tax pensions.
VERY conservative, religious, friendly and beautiful landscape and scenery.
Huntsville to become Space Force HQ.
No gun laws to speak of, and it is law that Alabama won’t follow new 2nd Amendment restrictions from FedGov.
CONS:
Hot and humid in Summer.
Racial divisions in Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile and Huntsville (but countryside peaceful and harmonious even between the races).
Government by “Good Ole Boy” corruption in some locales.
Not much night life or big city culture.
Went back and re-read your post. You might like to look at the upcountry beyond Columbia, but, away from Greenville. The hilly country is quite pleasant. South Carolina doesn’t have any real mountain, they are all on the other side of the border in North Carolina. There are a number of bigger lakes on the South Carolina/Georgia border you might look at. My personal favorite is Clarke Hill/Thurmond.
That region’s BBQ is also quite nice. They stay away from the central/coastal areas Mustard based sauce.
There is a lot to be said of the coastal areas between Charleston and Myrtle Beach. Very rural, but, close enough to bigger city offerings that you won’t be isolated. The area around Georgetown is quite nice.
Amarillo is in tornado alley, and they get snow too.
Lubbock is okay, or it used to be. Had relatives that lived in Lamesa Texas, south of Lubbock.
Perhaps Plano Texas, in the northern outskirts.
My choice would always be Texas! But, choose the climate you prefer to live in for Texas will have ALL choices. North Texas is in DFW area and there are hundreds of small communities. But it is cold. The Bid Bend area in west Texas will bring a lifestyle close to yesteryear with beautiful and dynamic scenery. Gets cold there too. I grew up in Odessa, part of west Texas and the climate there is perfect. But it is the Permian Basin and Biden has canned all oil related jobs so cost of living with skyrocket. East Texas offers rivers and lakes and lots of humidity and heat. Come to Fort Worth and give me a shout out!
Upstate South Carolina. Mountains, lakes, low taxes, great climate and good people.
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Upstate SC, 30 to 45 from Mts, 3 to 4 hrs to best beaches in US.
Many good choices surrounding Dallas and Fort Worth. Our preference was areas of Flower Mound and Highland Village. Great schools and neighborhoods.
There’s MANY other great areas in DFW. Lots of cool things to do and see (pro sports, parks, etc.). Oh yeah, there’s also (at least for now) jobs.
Good luck.
I hear they’re both wonderful.
For all you folks considering moving to Arizona, beware! The high temps go over 120F, rattlesnakes roam the neighborhoods, and the scorpions are the size of Chihuahuas.
SC has an income tax and Texas doesn’t, but SC has lower property taxes. If you’re planning on making your fortune in the future and or a current high net earner today, TX is better for the tax situation.