Cost of Living Calculator - Cape Elizabeth, Maine vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 21.5% cheaper than Cape Elizabeth, Maine.

You would need a salary of $58,863 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Cape Elizabeth, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Charleston
than in Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Cape Elizabeth, ME vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Cape Elizabeth, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  14.3% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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