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PORTLAND vs. CHARLESTON
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Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Charleston, South Carolina

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 1.9% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $490,585 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
26% cheaper in Charleston
than in Portland, Maine

Portland, ME vs Charleston, SC

Compared to Portland, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

2.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.1% lower

Commute

23.2% higher

Health

6.6% higher

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Personal

3.7% lower

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