Sumter, South Carolina vs. Scottsboro, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsboro, Alabama is 2.0% cheaper than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,985 in Scottsboro, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsboro, Alabama is cheaper than Sumter, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
25% cheaper in Scottsboro
than in Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter, SC vs. Scottsboro, AL
Compared to Sumter, Scottsboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower