Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Surf City, North Carolina


The cost of living in Surf City, North Carolina is 9.7% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $67,694 in Surf City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surf City, North Carolina is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
40% cheaper in Surf City
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Surf City, NC
Compared to Portland, Surf City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% higher
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  31.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower

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