Sumter, South Carolina vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 4.9% more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,217 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
44% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter, SC vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Sumter, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  22.8% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher