Portland, Maine vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $73,592 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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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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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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  Childcare
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  Personal
  3.7% lower
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