Charleston, South Carolina vs. Calais, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Calais, Maine is 30.2% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,462 in Calais, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calais, Maine is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Calais
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Calais, ME
Compared to Charleston, Calais is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower