Charleston, South Carolina vs. Long Island, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Island, Maine is 15.5% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,741 in Long Island, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Island, Maine is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
39% more expensive in Long Island
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Long Island, ME
Compared to Charleston, Long Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher