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Charlotte vs Sumter
Charlotte and Sumter
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Sumter are above the US rate in this release, 12.5 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Charlotte to Sumter
In 2022-2023, 51 households filed a move from Charlotte to Sumter (about 86 people, average adjusted gross income $40,765). 86 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,322 in Charlotte and $1,013 in Sumter. Charlotte has a state tax on wages. Sumter has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Sumter is 85% of the national level for the same work, against 99% in Charlotte.
Sumter averages 222 sunny days, with July highs around 90°F and January nights around 40°F. Charlotte is 218 sunny days, 90°F in July, 33°F in January. Commutes average 23 minutes in Sumter and 27 in Charlotte.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 51 households moved Charlotte → Sumter (about 86 people, average AGI $40,765). 86 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Charlotte and Sumter changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 107 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,650–$3,050
- Container or pod
- $1,100–$2,050
- Rent a truck
- $400–$750
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Questions
Is Sumter cheaper than Charlotte after tax and rent?
Yes. Sumter leaves about $225 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,322 in Charlotte and $1,013 in Sumter.
Does Sumter have state income tax?
Sumter is in South Carolina, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Charlotte to Sumter?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.