Salem, Massachusetts vs. Sumter, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sumter, South Carolina is 37.0% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $31,520 in Sumter, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sumter, South Carolina is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Sumter
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Sumter, SC
Compared to Salem, Sumter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower