Apex, North Carolina vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 16.9% more expensive than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $151,915 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Apex, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% more expensive in Portland
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Apex, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  44.7% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher