Portland, Oregon vs. Sweetwater, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sweetwater, Tennessee is 42.8% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $41,015 in Sweetwater, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sweetwater, Tennessee is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Sweetwater
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Sweetwater, TN
Compared to Portland, Sweetwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% higher
  Commute
  45.0% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% lower