| Charlotte, NC | Sumter, SC | United States |
Overall | 102.5 | 79.2 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 99.2 | 92.9 | 100 |
Health | 95.0 | 105.0 | 100 |
Housing | 103.3 | 49.8 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $381,800 | $162,000 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 9,830.0% | 9,810.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 97.7 | 80.2 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 110.3 | 75.1 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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