Jacksonville, North Carolina vs. Portland, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Tennessee is 12.8% more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,393 in Portland, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Tennessee is more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Portland
than in Jacksonville, North Carolina
Jacksonville, NC vs. Portland, TN
Compared to Jacksonville, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  41.4% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower