Greenville, South Carolina vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 26.2% more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,227 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Portland
than in Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville, SC vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Greenville, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher