Oak Ridge, North Carolina vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 22.1% more expensive than Oak Ridge, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,070 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Oak Ridge, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Portland
than in Oak Ridge, North Carolina
Oak Ridge, NC vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Oak Ridge, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  59.8% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher