Sumter, South Carolina vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 22.5% more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $79,600 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Albany
than in Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter, SC vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Sumter, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher