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


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 10.8% more expensive than Surf City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,397 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Surf City, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Surf City, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
68% more expensive in Portland
than in Surf City, North Carolina
Surf City, NC vs Portland, OR
Compared to Surf City, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% lower
  Commute
  32.1% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher

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