Cost of Living Calculator - North Charleston, South Carolina vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 45.5% more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $218,242 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Portland
than in North Charleston, South Carolina
North Charleston, SC vs Portland, OR
Compared to North Charleston, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% lower
  Commute
  49.5% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher

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