Portland, Oregon vs. Clayton, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clayton, North Carolina is 27.6% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $36,216 in Clayton, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clayton, North Carolina is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Clayton
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Clayton, NC
Compared to Portland, Clayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.8% higher
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower