Sanford, Maine vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Charleston, South Carolina is 4.7% cheaper than Sanford, Maine.

You would need a salary of $71,466 in North Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Sanford, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in North Charleston
than in Sanford, Maine
Sanford, ME vs. North Charleston, SC
Compared to Sanford, North Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher