Sanford, North Carolina vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 64.1% more expensive than Sanford, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $123,048 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Sanford, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Portland
than in Sanford, North Carolina
Sanford, NC vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Sanford, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.1% higher
      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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  84.5% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher