Cost of Living Calculator - Elkin, North Carolina vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 70.4% more expensive than Elkin, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $85,199 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkin, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Elkin, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Portland
than in Elkin, North Carolina
Elkin, NC vs Portland, OR
Compared to Elkin, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.4% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  296.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% lower
  Commute
  90.7% higher
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher

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