with $100k coming in, swapping out of Portland
changea dispatch from
wilmington
NC
34.23°N
77.95°W
Wilmington has been called 'Hollywood East' for the volume of film and TV produced here (Dawson's Creek, One Tree Hill, and dozens of features). The historic riverfront on the Cape Fear is genuinely charming, and Wrightsville Beach is 15 minutes away. The food scene punches above its weight, especially seafood. UNCW keeps it youthful. A coastal city with both beach and downtown charm.
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cheaper each month than Portland
In Wilmington, rent stops being the headline. The cost gap shows up every month without you trying.
a quick ledger.
$1,675/mo
27% cheaper than Portland(vs $2,285/mo)
4.5%
$250/mo less in state tax than Portland
vs 7.5% in Portland
$6,283/mo
$860 more than Portland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$448k
17% cheaper than Portland
vs $543k in Portland
467k
vs 566k in Portland
field notes, weather & such.
235
pleasant days a year, in wilmington.
Portland only logs 145 pleasant days.
Lighter on events: Portland packs 1.6× more into a month.
54/100
24% lower than Portland
vs 71/100 in Portland
Closest outdoor draw: Lake Waccamaw State Park, 32.5 mi.
67/100
32% lower than Portland
vs 98/100 in Portland
5
150% more than Portland
vs 2 nonstops in Portland
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