Farmington, Maine vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 34.4% more expensive than Farmington, Maine.

You would need a salary of $67,197 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Farmington, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Charleston
than in Farmington, Maine
Farmington, ME vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Farmington, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher