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


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 67.6% more expensive than Selma, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $83,821 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Selma, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Selma, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Portland
than in Selma, North Carolina
Selma, NC vs Portland, OR
Compared to Selma, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.6% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  244.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  68.3% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher

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