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CHARLESTON vs. WATERVILLE
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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Waterville, Maine
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is
28.3%
cheaper
than Charleston, South Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$53,900
in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is
cheaper
than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Waterville
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Waterville, ME
Compared to Charleston, Waterville is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
28.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
1.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
63.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.8% higher
Commute
33.0% lower
Health
3.0% lower
Taxes
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Personal
6.0% lower
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