Updated 2026-03-25

Tariff Impact in South Carolina

How current U.S. tariffs affect households in South Carolina (SC).

$1,360
Avg Annual Household Cost
2.4%
Share of Median Income
#30
Ranking (out of 50)

State Profile

Median Household Income$56,227
Import Exposurehigh
Top IndustriesAuto Manufacturing, Aerospace, Tourism
Monthly Tariff Cost$113/month

Port of Charleston and BMW/Volvo plants directly impacted.

Estimated Impact by Category

📱 Electronics
+8.5%
👕 Clothing & Apparel
+20%
🍎 Food & Groceries
+2.6%
🚗 Automobiles
+10.5%
🏠 Home Appliances
+15%
🧸 Toys & Games
+8%
🛋️ Furniture
+12%

Compare with Similar States

UTUtah
$1,380
WIWisconsin
$1,380
TNTennessee
$1,360
INIndiana
$1,350

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Source: Tax Foundation, Yale Budget Lab, U.S. Census Bureau (March 2026).