What is a pro or con of living in Portland, Mainecompared to North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 19% more expensive in Portland.

What salary do I need to live in Portland, Maine copmared to North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

A salary of $40,000 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $46,674 in Portland, Maine (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH vs. PORTLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 16.7% more expensive than North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,674 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Portland
than in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

North Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Portland, ME

Compared to North Myrtle Beach, Portland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

26.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.1% higher

Commute

11.7% lower

Health

7.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.9% higher

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North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

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North Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Portland, ME

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