Sumter, South Carolina vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 181.0% more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $140,482 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
621% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter, SC vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Sumter, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  181.0% 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
  29.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,402.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.2% higher
  Commute
  100.7% higher
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  58.6% higher