Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs South Charleston, West Virginia


The cost of living in South Charleston, West Virginia is 38.7% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $45,941 in South Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in South Charleston
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs South Charleston, WV
Compared to Portland, South Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  50.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% lower

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