Spartanburg, South Carolina vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 37.8% more expensive than Spartanburg, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $206,712 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Spartanburg, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Portland
than in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Spartanburg, SC vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Spartanburg, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher