Cost of Living Calculator - Chapin, South Carolina vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 6.9% more expensive than Chapin, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,438 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapin, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Chapin, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Portland
than in Chapin, South Carolina
Chapin, SC vs Portland, ME
Compared to Chapin, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher

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