New Bern, North Carolina vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 59.5% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $90,925 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Portland
than in New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern, NC vs. Portland, OR
Compared to New Bern, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.5% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% lower
  Commute
  101.1% higher
  Health
  29.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher