New Gloucester, Maine vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 20.8% cheaper than New Gloucester, Maine.

You would need a salary of $39,597 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in New Gloucester, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than New Gloucester, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Columbia
than in New Gloucester, Maine
New Gloucester, ME vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to New Gloucester, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  27.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower