same $100k income, fresh start from 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
Not a fortune, but real money. Fayetteville runs cheaper than Portland month over month.
a quick ledger.
$1,606/mo
10% cheaper than Portland(vs $1,781/mo)
4.4%
$362/mo less in state tax than Portland
vs 8.75% in Portland
$6,361/mo
$538 more than Portland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$367k
35% cheaper than Portland
vs $562k in Portland
590k
vs 2.5M in Portland
field notes, weather & such.
170
pleasant days a year, in fayetteville.
Portland actually gets more: 178 pleasant days a year.
Lighter on events: Portland packs 15.4× more into a month.
64/100
26% lower than Portland
vs 87/100 in Portland
Closest outdoor draw: Hobbs State Park / Conservation Management Area, 22 mi.
82/100
18% lower than Portland
vs 100/100 in Portland
14
75% fewer than Portland
vs 57 nonstops in Portland
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