Sumter, South Carolina vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 42.0% more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $227,208 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Portland
than in Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter, SC vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Sumter, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  286.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher