West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Sumter, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sumter, South Carolina is 27.0% cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $25,537 in Sumter, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sumter, South Carolina is cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Sumter
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Sumter, SC
Compared to West Palm Beach, Sumter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower