What is a pro or con of living in Sumter, South Carolinacompared to Carlsbad, New Mexico?

Health is 21% more expensive in Sumter.

What salary do I need to live in Sumter, South Carolina copmared to Carlsbad, New Mexico?

A salary of $50,000 in Carlsbad, New Mexico should increase to $53,752 in Sumter, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARLSBAD vs. SUMTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Sumter, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sumter, South Carolina is 7.5% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $53,752 in Sumter, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sumter, South Carolina is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
21% more expensive in Sumter
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico

Carlsbad, NM vs. Sumter, SC

Compared to Carlsbad, Sumter is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

41.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.6% higher

Commute

14.7% higher

Health

22.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.0% higher

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Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Sumter, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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