Shelby, North Carolina vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 66.1% more expensive than Shelby, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $124,592 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelby, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Shelby, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
242% more expensive in Portland
than in Shelby, North Carolina
Shelby, NC vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Shelby, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.1% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  370.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  89.9% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher