Cost of Living Calculator - Chester, South Carolina vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 71.3% more expensive than Chester, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $85,652 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Chester, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
318% more expensive in Portland
than in Chester, South Carolina
Chester, SC vs Portland, OR
Compared to Chester, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.3% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  503.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% higher

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