Sumter, SC vs Wadsworth, OH
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Sumter
72.5
#885 nationally
Wadsworth
76
#402 nationally
Wadsworth leads in crime level (3.7 vs 30.1). Wadsworth leads in median household income ($72,325 vs $48,900). Wadsworth leads in walk score (31 vs 25).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sumter, SC | Wadsworth, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#885) | 76 (#402) |
| Population | 42,766 | 24,709 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,039 | $323,429 |
| Median Household Income | $48,900 | $72,325 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 30.1 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.9 | R+24.8 |
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72.5 Score
Sumter, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$207,039
Population
42,766
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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76 Score
Wadsworth, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,429
Population
24,709
Crime
Low
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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