Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Sumter, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sumter, South Carolina is 18.8% cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $40,577 in Sumter, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sumter, South Carolina is cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Sumter
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort_Walton_Beach, FL vs. Sumter, SC
Compared to Fort_Walton_Beach, Sumter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower