Columbia, Maryland vs. Sumter, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sumter, South Carolina is 33.4% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $29,975 in Sumter, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sumter, South Carolina is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Sumter
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Sumter, SC
Compared to Columbia, Sumter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  21.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% lower