$100k a year, no longer in Portland
changea dispatch from
winston-salem
NC
36.10°N
80.24°W
Winston-Salem is Moravian cookie traditions, old tobacco wealth (R.J. Reynolds), and Krispy Kreme's hometown (the original hot doughnut sign is still here). Old Salem is a living history Moravian village downtown. The food scene has picked up nicely, the arts scene leans on the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Slower-paced than its Triad neighbors. A little secret.
the verdict
less monthly outlay than Portland
In Winston-Salem, rent stops being the headline. The cost gap shows up every month without you trying.
a quick ledger.
$1,508/mo
34% cheaper than Portland(vs $2,285/mo)
4.5%
$250/mo less in state tax than Portland
vs 7.5% in Portland
$6,450/mo
$1,027 more than Portland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$283k
48% cheaper than Portland
vs $543k in Portland
696k
vs 566k in Portland
field notes, weather & such.
186
pleasant days a year, in winston-salem.
Portland only manages 145 of those.
Lighter on events: Portland packs Infinity× more into a month.
54/100
24% lower than Portland
vs 71/100 in Portland
Closest outdoor draw: Hanging Rock State Park, 19.7 mi.
71/100
28% lower than Portland
vs 98/100 in Portland
0
100% fewer than Portland
vs 2 nonstops in Portland
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