Carbondale, Illinois vs. Sumter, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sumter, South Carolina is 0.9% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $90,807 in Sumter, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sumter, South Carolina is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Sumter
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Sumter, SC
Compared to Carbondale, Sumter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% higher
      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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  14.2% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower