Mount Pleasant, South Carolina vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 2.9% more expensive than Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $102,875 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
81% more expensive in Portland
than in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Mount Pleasant, SC vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Mount Pleasant, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% lower
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher