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


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 50.1% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $112,590 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Portland
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs Portland, OR
Compared to Hickory, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  62.8% higher
  Health
  28.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher

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