Greer, South Carolina vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 19.6% more expensive than Greer, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,776 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Greer, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Greer, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Portland
than in Greer, South Carolina
Greer, SC vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Greer, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher