Cost of Living Calculator - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs South Portland, Maine


The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 25.2% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,586 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in South Portland
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs South Portland, ME
Compared to Myrtle Beach, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher

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