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NerdWallet · May 6, 2026

Home insurance cost in South Carolina

About $3,205 a year, or $267 a month, for $400,000 of dwelling coverage, per NerdWallet's 2026 rates. The U.S. average is $2,490.

Home insurance cost
$3,205
a year
A month
$267
Rank
32 of 51
1 = cheapest; +29% vs U.S.
StateHome insurance costRank
Indiana$2,98530
North Carolina$3,02531
South Carolina$3,20532
Georgia$3,22533
Illinois$3,24034
U.S.$2,490-

Source: NerdWallet, Average Homeowners Insurance Cost in May 2026 (updated May 6, 2026). Average annual homeowners premium (2026 rates) for a sample policy: $400,000 dwelling coverage, $300,000 liability, $1,000 deductible; 40-year-old homeowner with good credit. Sample rates generated by Quadrant Information Services; NerdWallet reports the median rate across insurers. State table figures align with the $400,000-dwelling national average ($2,490). DC listed on the page as 'Washington, D.C.'

Common questions

How much is homeowners insurance in South Carolina?

About $3,205 a year, or $267 a month, for $400,000 of dwelling coverage, per NerdWallet's 2026 rates. The U.S. average is $2,490.

Is home insurance in South Carolina expensive?

South Carolina ranks 32 of 51 (1 = cheapest). Your price depends on the home's rebuild cost, location, claims history, credit and deductible.

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