Sumter, South Carolina vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 38.8% more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,416 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter, SC vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Sumter, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  53.0% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher