Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Sumter, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sumter, South Carolina is 22.7% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $57,941 in Sumter, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sumter, South Carolina is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Sumter
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Sumter, SC
Compared to Fairbanks, Sumter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% lower
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% lower