Portland, Oregon vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 20.2% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $55,884 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Asheville
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Portland, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  35.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower