Sumter, South Carolina vs. Indianola, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianola, Mississippi is 17.3% cheaper than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $82,741 in Indianola, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianola, Mississippi is cheaper than Sumter, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Indianola
than in Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter, SC vs. Indianola, MS
Compared to Sumter, Indianola is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower