Sumter, South Carolina vs. Jackson, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Alabama is 6.0% cheaper than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $47,018 in Jackson, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Alabama is cheaper than Sumter, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Jackson
than in Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter, SC vs. Jackson, AL
Compared to Sumter, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower