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Sumter, SC vs Florence, AL

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Highlights
Are people in Florence older or younger than people in Sumter?
- The Median Age in Florence is 2.7 years older than in Sumter.

Are housing costs cheaper in Florence or Sumter?
- Florence housing costs are 7.2% more expensive than Sumter housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Florence or Sumter?
- The average commute for residents of Florence is 0.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Sumter.

Things to do in Sumter?
Sumter, South Carolina is situated in Sumter County providing tourists leisure areas such as Swan Lake Iris Gardens along with employment opportunities at Palmetto Health Tuomey plus entertainment opportunities at Smith-Collins Funeral Home Incorporated

Things to do in Florence?
Florence, Alabama is situated in Lauderdale County providing visitors leisure areas such as McFarland Park plus job prospects through Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital along with entertainment opportunities at Regency Square Mall.

 Sumter, SCFlorence, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,709329,725,481
 Median Income$43,051  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
 Avg. Home Price$162,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.28  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Florence    8 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I am a 41 yr old female in search of a new life. I am not running I amj ust trying to find myself some happiness and I would like to know what I can rent there to make  More

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Over 15 years ago

A few years ago, while i was still living in Florence, the local newspaper did an article abt why the young educated people were leaving Florence. In my early 20's as i  More

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Over 16 years ago

we will relocate to Alabama, Muscle Shoals, Florence, Sheffield area.We would like a nice town to live in, where our two kids can grow up and would not cost us a  More

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