Moving from Charleston, SC to Tyler, TX

It is 991 mi between Charleston and Tyler β€” roughly 18h 28m of driving, plus rest stops and overnight, through 6 state(s). A long-haul move crosses climate zones and usually state-income-tax lines. This page assembles the federal and Zillow data into a side-by-side comparison so the differences are easy to scan.

991 mi Β· 18h 28m by car Β· SC β†’ GA β†’ AL β†’ MS β†’ LA β†’ TX

COL -8.7% Home values -57.3% Ξ” -0.7Β°F annual

Distance & route

Driving
991 mi
Drive time
18h 28m
States
6
Fuel (25 mpg)
40 gal
Route throughSC β†’ GA β†’ AL β†’ MS β†’ LA β†’ TX
Primary highwaysI 20, US 80, I 59
Major cities en routeNorth Charleston, Atlanta, Sandy Springs, South Fulton, Birmingham

Route via OSRM driving profile. Actual time varies with traffic and season.

Cost of living

CharlestonTylerU.S. avg
All items (RPP)100.96292.156100.0
Rents88.21282.904100.0
Goods96.33993.757100.0
Services119.7779.911100.0

Moderate COL drop: 8.7% cheaper overall in Tyler than Charleston on the 2024 BEA RPP.

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (MSA-level Β· MSA-level); 2024.

Housing prices

Charleston β€” typical home
$589,607
Tyler β€” typical home
$251,563
Charleston β€” typical rent
$2,165/mo
Tyler β€” typical rent
$1,296/mo

8.7% drop on the typical home value β€” a meaningful shift in monthly mortgage math.

YoY change: Charleston +0.5%, Tyler -1.0%. Snapshot: 2026-03. Data provided by Zillow.

Climate

1991–2020 normalsCharlestonTyler
Annual avg temperature67Β°F67Β°F
January avg low44Β°F39Β°F
July avg high88Β°F93Β°F
Annual snowfallβ€”β€”
Annual precipitation44.3"47.7"

No material annual-average temperature gap; seasonal extremes may still differ.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (stations: CHARLESTON CITY, SC US, TYLER, TX US).

Demographics

ACS 5-year 2023CharlestonTyler
Population152,014107,718
Median household income$90,038$65,527
Median age36.135.5
Bachelor's degree or higher35.5%20.4%
Avg household size2.292.86

Tyler households earn about 8.7% less than Charleston at the median β€” $90,038 β†’ $65,527 on ACS 2023.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2023.

Jobs & wages

Charleston MSA β€” median wage
$46,130
Tyler MSA β€” median wage
$39,080
Charleston MSA β€” employment
374,860
Tyler MSA β€” employment
111,520

Top occupations in Tyler MSA

OccupationEmploymentMedian wage
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 12,210 $37,410
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 11,080 $38,150
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 10,660 $71,810
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 10,430 $26,300
Sales and Related Occupations 10,210 $30,020

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.

Moving between South Carolina and Texas

South Carolina income tax
6.2% top marginal
Texas income tax
no state income tax

State income-tax top marginal rates are from the Tax Foundation, updated annually. Check Texas's DMV for the current deadline to transfer driver license and vehicle registration after establishing residency. Consult a tax professional for your specific filing situation β€” state tax treatment depends on residency, sourcing, and reciprocity agreements.

Best time to move

Moving companies typically charge 20–30% more between Memorial Day and Labor Day (peak season). October through April offers the lowest rates and better mover availability.

To avoid mid-semester school transfers, most U.S. families schedule moves between mid-June and mid-August. Public school calendars typically run late August or early September through late May or early June.

Packing & arrival checklist

  • Air conditioning matters: July highs in Tyler average 93Β°F on NOAA normals. If the new place has window-unit or no AC, plan that purchase for the first week.
  • Coastal Texas sees hurricanes June through November; inland areas face severe thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes in spring.
  • Arrange utility connection (power, internet, gas, water) two weeks ahead of move-in.
  • Update mailing address with USPS change-of-address within the first week post-move.
  • Register to vote in Texas after establishing residency.

Frequently asked

How does household income compare in Charleston vs Tyler?

Median household income on the Census ACS 5-year (2023) is $65,527 in Tyler vs $90,038 in Charleston β€” a 27.2% lower figure. Compare this against the cost-of-living gap above when budgeting.

How does the job market in Tyler compare to Charleston?

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics show median wages of $39,080 in the Tyler MSA vs $46,130 in the Charleston MSA, on total employment of 111,520 and 374,860 respectively. Top occupations on the destination side appear in the Jobs & wages section above.

How much do homes cost in Tyler compared to Charleston?

Zillow ZHVI (2026-03) puts the typical home value at $251,563 in Tyler vs $589,607 in Charleston β€” a 57.3% lower figure. Data provided by Zillow Research.

Is Tyler more expensive than Charleston?

Based on BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), overall price level in Tyler is 8.7% lower than Charleston (92.156 vs 100.962, U.S. average = 100). Rent and services typically carry most of this gap.

When is the best time to move from Charleston to Tyler?

Moving companies usually charge 20–30% less between October and April (off-peak). Memorial Day through Labor Day is peak pricing. For a 991 mi drive, weather on the route matters too β€” see the timing section above for state-specific winter warnings.

How far is Tyler, TX from Charleston, SC?

The driving distance is 991 mi and the route typically takes 18h 28m via I 20 and US 80. The trip crosses 6 state(s). Actual time varies with traffic and season.

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City profiles: Charleston, SC Β· Tyler, TX.

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