Sumter, South Carolina vs. Granite City, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Granite City, Illinois is 6.5% cheaper than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,764 in Granite City, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Granite City, Illinois is cheaper than Sumter, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Granite City
than in Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter, SC vs. Granite City, IL
Compared to Sumter, Granite City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher