LaFayette, Georgia vs. Sumter, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sumter, South Carolina is 5.9% cheaper than LaFayette, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $47,073 in Sumter, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in LaFayette, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sumter, South Carolina is cheaper than LaFayette, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Sumter
than in LaFayette, Georgia
Lafayette, GA vs. Sumter, SC
Compared to Lafayette, Sumter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower