Salisbury, North Carolina vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 55.4% more expensive than Salisbury, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $93,239 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Salisbury, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Portland
than in Salisbury, North Carolina
Salisbury, NC vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Salisbury, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.4% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  47.3% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher