Salem, South Carolina vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 8.4% more expensive than Salem, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,215 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Salem, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
49% more expensive in Portland
than in Salem, South Carolina
Salem, SC vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Salem, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% higher
      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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  16.9% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  8.7% higher
Cost of Food
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