Elon, North Carolina vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 49.3% more expensive than Elon, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $111,950 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Elon, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Elon, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Portland
than in Elon, North Carolina
Elon, NC vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Elon, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.3% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% lower
  Commute
  84.0% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher