Bowie, Maryland vs. Sumter, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sumter, South Carolina is 38.5% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $47,674 in Sumter, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sumter, South Carolina is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Sumter
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Sumter, SC
Compared to Bowie, Sumter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  43.4% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% lower