What State is Most Comparable to South Carolina? (cost, compared, bigger)
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Decided to make a poll for SC since it was an option in the other posts and seemed a little harder to compare as a first choice.
South Carolina to me seems like a blend of Alabama and Georgia, while having a close relationship with North Carolina (Charlotte Metro and Myrtle Beach Metro)
I'd say that it has to be Alabama. They have nearly identical identical Demographics, Economy, GDP, population and general typography (coastline going up to the Appalachain Mountains).
Last edited by Surge0001; 03-30-2021 at 02:20 PM..
Historically, South Carolina actually had a lot in common with Virginia, but not so much anymore.
Also, South Carolina is clearly connected to North Carolina via the Charlotte area, so there's a lot of interaction between the two states. But I don't think they're culturally similar, for the most part. South Carolina almost has this tropical-lite vibe in some areas, especially around Charleston. Palmetto trees and whatnot. We don't really have that in North Carolina. Granted, I've never spent time in Greenville/Spartanburg apart from driving through on the way to Atlanta, though. I hear that part of South Carolina is more similar to North Carolina.
Historically, South Carolina actually had a lot in common with Virginia, but not so much anymore.
Also, South Carolina is clearly connected to North Carolina via the Charlotte area, so there's a lot of interaction between the two states. But I don't think they're culturally similar, for the most part. South Carolina almost has this tropical-lite vibe in some areas, especially around Charleston. Palmetto trees and whatnot. We don't really have that in North Carolina. Granted, I've never spent time in Greenville/Spartanburg apart from driving through on the way to Atlanta, though. I hear that part of South Carolina is more similar to North Carolina.
You’re a great student of southern history. As you say, traditionally, Virginia and South Carolina had a great deal in common. Both states were settled early, and shared the traditional plantation culture. North Carolina had very little of that culture, and was considered the poor relation. I agree that today, SC has more in common with NC, for reasons that you describe. SC low country resort areas, with their large retirement communities, and subtropical climate, give the state a nod to FL.
The Peedee area is tied closely to SE NC. The Lowcountry is tied towards Georgia. Upstate and Midlands are similar to counterparts in both Georgia and NC. As the Lowcountry is a bigger part of the state than the Peedee, I’ll go with a 60/40 split with Georgia and NC.
The Peedee area is tied closely to SE NC. The Lowcountry is tied towards Georgia. Upstate and Midlands are similar to counterparts in both Georgia and NC. As the Lowcountry is a bigger part of the state than the Peedee, I’ll go with a 60/40 split with Georgia and NC.
Very good points, especially with regard to the Midlands. The fall line/Sandhills runs through Columbus, Macon, Augusta, Aiken, Columbia, Fayetteville, and Raleigh (just outside of the Sandhills but along the fall line) which translates into a similar geographic feel. Also Columbus, Augusta, Columbia, and Raleigh are all planned cities with certain similarities in their layouts. I maintain that Columbia is like a cross between Augusta and Raleigh.
Georgia. Especially the Lowlands where Charleston and Savannah are sister cities
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