Health insurance cost in South Carolina
The benchmark silver Marketplace plan for a 40-year-old costs $564 a month in South Carolina in 2026 before subsidies, per KFF. Premium tax credits lower that for many buyers, and age, plan level and county change it.
Health insurance cost
$564
a month
A year
$6,768
Rank
18 of 51
1 = cheapest; −10% vs U.S.
| State | Health insurance cost | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $545 | 16 |
| Colorado | $557 | 17 |
| South Carolina | $564 | 18 |
| California | $570 | 19 |
| North Dakota | $570 | 20 |
| U.S. | $625 | - |
Common questions
How much is health insurance in South Carolina?
The benchmark silver Marketplace plan for a 40-year-old costs $564 a month in South Carolina in 2026 before subsidies, per KFF. Premium tax credits lower that for many buyers, and age, plan level and county change it.
Is health insurance in South Carolina expensive?
South Carolina ranks 18 of 51 (1 = cheapest). The U.S. average is $625 a month.
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