Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Lake Lure, North Carolina


The cost of living in Lake Lure, North Carolina is 25.2% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $37,387 in Lake Lure, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Lure, North Carolina is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Lake Lure
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Lake Lure, NC
Compared to Portland, Lake Lure is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% higher
  Commute
  46.1% lower
  Health
  37.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower

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