Cost of Living Calculator - Saco, Maine vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 4.2% more expensive than Saco, Maine.

You would need a salary of $93,757 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Saco, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Saco, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Charleston
than in Saco, Maine
Saco, ME vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Saco, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% higher
      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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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