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Florence, SC & the Pee Dee Region
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Yes — Florence, SC is a good place to move to for most people. It offers a cost of living below the national average, commutes under 20 minutes, strong healthcare, and top public schools. Most residents find the affordability and slower pace more than outweigh the smaller entertainment scene. Here is the honest, complete guide to moving here.
Start Here →Schools, childcare, youth programs, parks, and family health — everything Florence families need before and after the move, all in one place.
See the Florence Families Guide →A complete guide to every public, private, and charter school in Florence — with addresses, grade levels, and everything parents need to know before enrolling.
Explore Florence Schools →Schools, childcare, youth programs, parks, and family health resources — everything in one place.
See the Florence Families Guide →Before you move, read what newcomers actually discover after twelve months of living in Florence, SC. The honest version.
Read the Honest Review →What newcomers actually notice after the move — in their own words.
Read the Complete GuideAlso worth reading:
Retiring in Florence SC means living in the #1 city to retire in South Carolina. Learn about affordable housing, tax benefits, healthcare, and what retirement life looks like here.
Read the Retirement GuideFlorence's location is one of its most underrated advantages. Living here means you're within an hour of the beach, two hours of Charlotte, and three hours of the mountains—all while enjoying a lower cost of living than those destinations require.
See how close Florence is to everything →Florence has a strong network of community support. See our full Local Resources guide.
How does Florence stack up on housing, rent, and everyday costs? A real, honest side-by-side comparison of four Carolina cities for 2026.
Read the ComparisonFlorence has a reputation for making newcomers feel at home faster than they expect. Find out why — and what that actually looks like in everyday life.
Read: Florence Lets You Be From HereFlorence has a strong network of community support. See our full Local Resources guide.
Here's where to continue exploring life in the Pee Dee:
Get a feel for downtown Florence →
Water, electricity, natural gas, internet, and trash service — every provider, every phone number, all in one place before you start calling.
Water, sewer, electricity, natural gas, internet, TV, and trash pickup are all handled by different providers here, and which one serves you depends on your exact address. Rather than call around, start with our full utilities directory — every provider, phone number, and hours in one place, kept current as things change.
Water, electric, gas, internet, trash — with phones and hours.
Thousands of people have made this move. Here's everything they wish they'd known.