Ripley, Mississippi vs. Sumter, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sumter, South Carolina is 9.1% more expensive than Ripley, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $54,571 in Sumter, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ripley, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sumter, South Carolina is more expensive than Ripley, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Sumter
than in Ripley, Mississippi
Ripley, MS vs. Sumter, SC
Compared to Ripley, Sumter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher