Portland, Oregon vs. Elon, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elon, North Carolina is 33.0% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $33,497 in Elon, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elon, North Carolina is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Elon
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Elon, NC
Compared to Portland, Elon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% higher
  Commute
  45.7% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower