Summerville, South Carolina vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 12.6% more expensive than Summerville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,545 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Summerville, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Summerville, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Portland
than in Summerville, South Carolina
Summerville, SC vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Summerville, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher