Decatur, Alabama vs. Summerville, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Summerville, South Carolina is 23.6% more expensive than Decatur, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $61,816 in Summerville, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Summerville, South Carolina is more expensive than Decatur, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Summerville
than in Decatur, Alabama
Decatur, AL vs. Summerville, SC
Compared to Decatur, Summerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher