Sumter, South Carolina vs. Decatur, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 2.0% more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,015 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Decatur
than in Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter, SC vs. Decatur, AL
Compared to Sumter, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher