Portland, Oregon vs. Mount Airy, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Airy, North Carolina is 43.3% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $42,542 in Mount Airy, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Airy, North Carolina is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Mount Airy
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Mount Airy, NC
Compared to Portland, Mount Airy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% higher
  Commute
  49.9% lower
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower

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