Charleston, South Carolina vs. Orono, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orono, Maine is 20.5% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,754 in Orono, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orono, Maine is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Orono
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Orono, ME
Compared to Charleston, Orono is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower