Sumter, South Carolina vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 123.6% more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $111,802 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
463% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter, SC vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Sumter, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.6% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  761.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  106.1% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher