Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Chapel Hill, North Carolina


The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 12.4% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $43,819 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Chapel_Hill, NC
Compared to Portland, Chapel_Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% higher
  Commute
  36.4% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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