Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Fairview CDP (Buncombe County), North Carolina


The cost of living in Fairview CDP (Buncombe County), North Carolina is 15.0% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $42,485 in Fairview CDP (Buncombe County), North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairview CDP (Buncombe County), North Carolina is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Fairview CDP (Buncombe County)
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Fairview Cdp (Buncombe County), NC
Compared to Portland, Fairview Cdp (Buncombe County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  35.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower

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