What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Scarborough, Maine?

Median Home Cost is 12% cheaper in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Scarborough, Maine?

A salary of $50,000 in Scarborough, Maine could decrease to $44,453 in Charleston, 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.

SCARBOROUGH vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Scarborough, Maine vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 11.1% cheaper than Scarborough, Maine.

You would need a salary of $44,453 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Scarborough, Maine.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Charleston
than in Scarborough, Maine

Scarborough, ME vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Scarborough, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

44.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% lower

Commute

24.0% higher

Health

6.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Scarborough, Maine vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Scarborough, ME vs. Charleston, SC

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