Sumter, South Carolina vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 37.9% more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $122,770 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter, SC vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Sumter, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  199.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  47.0% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher