Cost-of-living index: 95-5% vs. national average
Living costs in Columbia run about 5% below the national average (100), per NP Hiring's city dataset.
AANP classification: Restricted Practice
South Carolina NPs must perform medical acts under a practice agreement with a physician, who must be readily available for consultation. Classification source: AANP State Practice Environment
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Last updated: October 1, 2026
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