Sumter, South Carolina vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 31.1% more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $144,201 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter, SC vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Sumter, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  235.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher