Sumter, South Carolina vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 36.2% more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $163,401 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter, SC vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Sumter, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  261.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher