What is a pro or con of living in Portland, Connecticutcompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 35% cheaper in Portland.

What salary do I need to live in Portland, Connecticut copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $90,000 in Charleston, South Carolina could decrease to $86,885 in Portland, Connecticut (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLESTON vs. PORTLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Portland, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Connecticut is 3.5% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $86,885 in Portland, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portland, Connecticut is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Portland
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Portland, CT

Compared to Charleston, Portland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

25.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.1% higher

Commute

13.1% higher

Health

23.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Portland, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, SC vs. Portland, CT

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