Bloomington, Indiana vs. Sumter, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sumter, South Carolina is 10.9% cheaper than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $26,742 in Sumter, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sumter, South Carolina is cheaper than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Sumter
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Sumter, SC
Compared to Bloomington, Sumter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower