Bangor, Maine vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 30.7% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $65,357 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Charleston
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Bangor, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  36.6% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher