Sumter, SC vs Wade Hampton, SC

Sumter is moderately more affordable than Wade Hampton, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Sumter scores 78 compared to 89 for Wade Hampton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wade Hampton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sumter is $1,055/month compared to $1,064/month in Wade Hampton — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sumter is more affordable at $188,400 median vs $293,300.

Median household income in Sumter is $53,071 compared to $75,522 in Wade Hampton (-29.7%). While Wade Hampton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sumter spend roughly 23.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Wade Hampton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65.5°F vs 63.3°F). Wade Hampton receives more rainfall at 47" per year compared to 43.7" in Sumter.