Sumter, South Carolina vs. Covington, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Georgia is 19.5% more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $35,863 in Covington, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Covington, Georgia is more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Covington
than in Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter, SC vs. Covington, GA
Compared to Sumter, Covington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  45.6% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher