Anchorage, Alaska vs. Sumter, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sumter, South Carolina is 32.1% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $91,707 in Sumter, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sumter, South Carolina is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Sumter
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Sumter, SC
Compared to Anchorage, Sumter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% lower