Sumter, South Carolina vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 14.2% more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,107 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, 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
110% more expensive in Amherst
than in Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter, SC vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Sumter, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower