Lewiston, Maine vs. Gaffney, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaffney, South Carolina is 18.4% cheaper than Lewiston, Maine.

You would need a salary of $73,484 in Gaffney, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewiston, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaffney, South Carolina is cheaper than Lewiston, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Gaffney
than in Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston, ME vs. Gaffney, SC
Compared to Lewiston, Gaffney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower