The State of ALICE in South Carolina: 2025 Update on Financial Hardship
ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households make more than the Federal Poverty Level but fall below the ALICE Threshold. That Threshold is the income at which individuals and families are able to afford their basic needs. The ALICE Threshold is based on budgets that include costs for everyday essentials like housing, transportation, food and child care.

