Houston, Texas vs. Sumter, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sumter, South Carolina is 17.5% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,109 in Sumter, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sumter, South Carolina is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Sumter
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Sumter, SC
Compared to Houston, Sumter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower