Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Union, South Carolina


The cost of living in Union, South Carolina is 38.2% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $30,933 in Union, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union, South Carolina is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Union
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Union, SC
Compared to Portland, Union is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% lower
      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
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower

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