Cost of Living Calculator - Blowing Rock, North Carolina vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 12.8% more expensive than Blowing Rock, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,388 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Blowing Rock, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
60% more expensive in Portland
than in Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Blowing Rock, NC vs Portland, OR
Compared to Blowing Rock, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  60.2% higher
  Health
  27.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher

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