Fort Kent, Maine vs. Spartanburg, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spartanburg, South Carolina is 3.8% more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine.

You would need a salary of $41,535 in Spartanburg, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Kent, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spartanburg, South Carolina is more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% more expensive in Spartanburg
than in Fort Kent, Maine
Fort Kent, ME vs. Spartanburg, SC
Compared to Fort Kent, Spartanburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher