North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Augusta, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Augusta, Maine is 8.9% cheaper than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,324 in Augusta, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Maine is cheaper than North Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Augusta
than in North Charleston, South Carolina
North Charleston, SC vs. Augusta, ME
Compared to North Charleston, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower