with $100k coming in, swapping out of 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
The gap is real. Winston-Salem costs noticeably less than Portland, every month.
a quick ledger.
$1,508/mo
15% cheaper than Portland(vs $1,781/mo)
4.5%
$354/mo less in state tax than Portland
vs 8.75% in Portland
$6,450/mo
$627 more than Portland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$283k
50% cheaper than Portland
vs $562k in Portland
696k
vs 2.5M in Portland
field notes, weather & such.
186
pleasant days a year, in winston-salem.
Portland only logs 178 pleasant days.
Noticeably quieter than Portland. About 100% fewer events on a typical month.
54/100
38% lower than Portland
vs 87/100 in Portland
Closest outdoor draw: Hanging Rock State Park, 19.7 mi.
71/100
29% lower than Portland
vs 100/100 in Portland
0
100% fewer than Portland
vs 57 nonstops in Portland
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