Portland, Oregon vs. Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elizabeth City, North Carolina is 36.3% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $38,202 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elizabeth City, North Carolina is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Elizabeth City
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Elizabeth City, NC
Compared to Portland, Elizabeth City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.3% higher
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  41.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower