Portland, Oregon vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 13.9% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $43,051 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Cary
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Portland, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower