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Everett, WA vs Sumter, SC

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Is it cheaper to live in Sumter or is it cheaper to live in Everett?
- Sumter is 41.9% less expensive than Everett.

Which city has more affordable housing, Sumter or Everett?
- Sumter housing costs are 73.5% less expensive than Everett housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Everett or is Health Care more affordable in Sumter.
- Health related expenses are 21.1% more in Sumter.
 Everett, WASumter, SCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock79.2100
 Food & Groceries102.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock105.0100
 Housing188.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$162,000$338,100
 Utilities69  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock80.2100
 Miscellaneous143.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Everett    26 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

The good parts: proximity to Seattle and Bellingham, large enough for decent hospital system, ok access to food and drink, near the water The Bad parts: most everything  More

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I have lived in EVERETT WA for 5 years and ran a business here since 2000. The city is as boring as they come ,which is sad considering its vicinity to the Puget  More

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You will be ready for college if you put in the work. That is the end result of this school, and that is what I will start with here. This “review” is to just ask  More

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Reviews for Sumter    11 Reviews

I work in Sumter. I have been thoroughly impressed by the talent that lives in the area. Folks who get it done. In terms of a place to live. Though Sumter has a  More

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Over 6 years ago

About me: I lived in Sumter from birth to around 22 years old. I have since lived in many states, and currently reside in CO, and love it. I prefer towns smaller than  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are a transplanted military family who always intended on retiring in Florida when we retired from the Air Force. We enjoy the small town feeling of Sumter and have  More

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