Lewiston, Maine vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 27.5% more expensive than Lewiston, Maine.

You would need a salary of $63,763 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewiston, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Lewiston, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Charleston
than in Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston, ME vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Lewiston, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher