Cost of Living Calculator - Tega Cay, South Carolina vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 1.8% cheaper than Tega Cay, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $73,683 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Tega Cay, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Tega Cay, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Portland
than in Tega Cay, South Carolina
Tega Cay, SC vs Portland, ME
Compared to Tega Cay, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher

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