Freeport, Maine vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 11.1% cheaper than Freeport, Maine.

You would need a salary of $44,453 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Freeport, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Freeport, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Charleston
than in Freeport, Maine
Freeport, ME vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Freeport, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower