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


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 56.1% more expensive than Morganton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $117,101 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Morganton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Morganton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Portland
than in Morganton, North Carolina
Morganton, NC vs Portland, OR
Compared to Morganton, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.1% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  62.4% higher
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher

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