Folkston, Georgia vs. Sumter, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sumter, South Carolina is 2.2% more expensive than Folkston, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $51,102 in Sumter, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Folkston, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sumter, South Carolina is more expensive than Folkston, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Sumter
than in Folkston, Georgia
Folkston, GA vs. Sumter, SC
Compared to Folkston, Sumter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% higher
      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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher