Rockland, Maine vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 34.7% more expensive than Rockland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $148,196 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Rockland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Charleston
than in Rockland, Maine
Rockland, ME vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Rockland, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  64.8% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher