Monroe, North Carolina vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 40.3% more expensive than Monroe, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,076 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Monroe, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Portland
than in Monroe, North Carolina
Monroe, NC vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Monroe, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  36.0% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher