Sumter, South Carolina vs. Bossier City, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bossier City, Louisiana is 4.2% more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,141 in Bossier City, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bossier City, Louisiana is more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Bossier City
than in Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter, SC vs. Bossier City, LA
Compared to Sumter, Bossier City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher