Auburn, Maine vs. Sumter, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sumter, South Carolina is 11.6% cheaper than Auburn, Maine.

You would need a salary of $9,728 in Sumter, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sumter, South Carolina is cheaper than Auburn, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Sumter
than in Auburn, Maine
Auburn, ME vs. Sumter, SC
Compared to Auburn, Sumter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower