Sumter, South Carolina vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 28.2% more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,086 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Dallas
than in Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter, SC vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Sumter, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  46.0% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher