Asheville, North Carolina vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 25.3% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $93,945 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Portland
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Asheville, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  56.9% higher
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher