Portland, Maine vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Charleston, South Carolina is 18.7% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $40,661 in North Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in North Charleston
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. North_Charleston, SC
Compared to Portland, North_Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower