Portland, Oregon vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 38.9% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $17,109 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Charleston
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Portland, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  50.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% lower