Cary, North Carolina vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 16.1% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,070 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
50% more expensive in Portland
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Cary, Portland is:
  Homeowner
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  16.1% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  50.3% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
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  Personal
  14.7% higher
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