What is a pro or con of living in Spartanburg, South Carolinacompared to Portland, Maine?

Median Home Cost is 57% cheaper in Spartanburg.

What salary do I need to live in Spartanburg, South Carolina copmared to Portland, Maine?

A salary of $50,000 in Portland, Maine could decrease to $36,282 in Spartanburg, South Carolina (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.

PORTLAND vs. SPARTANBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Portland, Maine vs. Spartanburg, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spartanburg, South Carolina is 27.4% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $36,282 in Spartanburg, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Spartanburg, South Carolina is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Spartanburg
than in Portland, Maine

Portland, ME vs. Spartanburg, SC

Compared to Portland, Spartanburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

62.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% higher

Commute

2.4% lower

Health

10.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Portland, Maine vs. Spartanburg, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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