Thomaston, Maine vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 32.8% more expensive than Thomaston, Maine.

You would need a salary of $66,385 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Thomaston, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Thomaston, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Charleston
than in Thomaston, Maine
Thomaston, ME vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Thomaston, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  45.4% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher