on $100k a year, leaving Portland
changea dispatch from
fayetteville
AR
36.06°N
94.16°W
Fayetteville is the University of Arkansas, Razorback football (call those hogs), and the Ozark mountains rising right outside town. The Walmart and Tyson HQ are in nearby Bentonville, which has reshaped the region's economy. The downtown square farmers market is one of the country's best. The food scene has grown up fast. Surprising for the region.
the verdict
lighter monthly cost than Portland
In Fayetteville, rent stops being the headline. The cost gap shows up every month without you trying.
a quick ledger.
$1,606/mo
30% cheaper than Portland(vs $2,285/mo)
4.4%
$258/mo less in state tax than Portland
vs 7.5% in Portland
$6,361/mo
$938 more than Portland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$367k
32% cheaper than Portland
vs $543k in Portland
590k
vs 566k in Portland
field notes, weather & such.
170
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Portland only logs 145 pleasant days.
Lighter on events: Portland packs 3.9× more into a month.
64/100
10% lower than Portland
vs 71/100 in Portland
Closest outdoor draw: Hobbs State Park / Conservation Management Area, 22 mi.
82/100
16% lower than Portland
vs 98/100 in Portland
14
600% more than Portland
vs 2 nonstops in Portland
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