North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 23.0% more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $92,225 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Portland
than in North Charleston, South Carolina
North Charleston, SC vs. Portland, ME
Compared to North Charleston, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher