Portland, Oregon vs. Bluffton, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bluffton, South Carolina is 23.4% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $38,294 in Bluffton, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bluffton, South Carolina is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Bluffton
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Bluffton, SC
Compared to Portland, Bluffton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% higher
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower

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