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South Carolina

Central AC Installation cost in South Carolina (2026)

Across South Carolina, central AC installation varies by your city's labor rates, climate and permit fees. Select your city below for a localized estimate.

Statewide range · 2026
$5,700 $13,100

central AC installation typically falls in this range across 12 South Carolina cities — your exact estimate depends on local rates.

CityTypical 2026 range
Columbia, SC$5,900 $12,600
Charleston, SC$6,150 $13,100
North Charleston, SC$6,150 $13,100
Mount Pleasant, SC$6,150 $13,100
Rock Hill, SC$5,800 $12,450
Greenville, SC$5,900 $12,600
Summerville, SC$6,150 $13,100
Sumter, SC$5,800 $12,400
Goose Creek, SC$6,150 $13,100
Hilton Head Island, SC$6,150 $13,100
Florence, SC$5,700 $12,250
Spartanburg, SC$5,800 $12,450