Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Salisbury, North Carolina


The cost of living in Salisbury, North Carolina is 35.6% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $48,263 in Salisbury, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salisbury, North Carolina is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Salisbury
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Salisbury, NC
Compared to Portland, Salisbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% higher
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower

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