Charleston, South Carolina vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 1.9% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $35,669 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% more expensive in Portland
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Charleston, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  3.8% higher
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