Portland, Oregon vs. Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carolina Beach, North Carolina is 15.3% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $42,334 in Carolina Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carolina Beach, North Carolina is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
26% cheaper in Carolina Beach
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Carolina Beach, NC
Compared to Portland, Carolina Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% lower
      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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% higher
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  31.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower