Charleston, South Carolina vs. Brunswick, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brunswick, Maine is 3.1% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,235 in Brunswick, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brunswick, Maine is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Brunswick
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Brunswick, ME
Compared to Charleston, Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% lower
      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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher