Greenwood, SC vs Sumter, SC

Greenwood is moderately more affordable than Sumter, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Greenwood scores 68 compared to 78 for Sumter, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sumter can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenwood is $826/month compared to $1,055/month in Sumter — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greenwood is more affordable at $123,400 median vs $188,400.

Median household income in Greenwood is $40,253 compared to $53,071 in Sumter (-24.2%). While Sumter is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenwood spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, more than the 23.9% in Sumter.

Climate-wise, Sumter is notably warmer with an average of 65.5°F compared to 61.1°F in Greenwood. Sumter receives more rainfall at 43.7" per year compared to 42" in Greenwood.