Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 14.1% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $370,897 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
57% more expensive in Portland
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Chapel Hill, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  57.3% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher