Carolina Shores, North Carolina vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 42.8% more expensive than Carolina Shores, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $71,413 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Carolina Shores, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Carolina Shores, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Portland
than in Carolina Shores, North Carolina
Carolina Shores, NC vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Carolina Shores, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  47.1% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher