Cost of Living Calculator - Sumter, South Carolina vs Reading, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 13.3% more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,662 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Reading
than in Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter, SC vs Reading, PA
Compared to Sumter, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  23.7% higher
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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