with $100k coming in, swapping out of Portland
changea dispatch from
greenville
SC
34.85°N
82.40°W
Greenville built a city around a waterfall. The Reedy River drops right through downtown in Falls Park, with a suspension bridge curving over it that locals show off like a trophy. Main Street is a textbook of how to revitalize a small American city: brick, trees, patios, and a steady stream of festivals. BMW's largest factory in the world is a few miles up the road. The Blue Ridge foothills start just outside town.
in our guides
the verdict
less monthly outlay than Portland
You'd feel the difference in Greenville. Not life-changing money, but real breathing room next to Portland.
a quick ledger.
$1,551/mo
13% cheaper than Portland(vs $1,781/mo)
6.5%
$187/mo less in state tax than Portland
vs 8.75% in Portland
$6,241/mo
$418 more than Portland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$311k
45% cheaper than Portland
vs $562k in Portland
975k
vs 2.5M in Portland
field notes, weather & such.
202
pleasant days a year, in greenville.
Portland only manages 178 of those.
Lighter on events: Portland packs 5.6× more into a month.
69/100
21% lower than Portland
vs 87/100 in Portland
Closest outdoor draw: Caesars Head State Park, 20.5 mi.
84/100
16% lower than Portland
vs 100/100 in Portland
20
65% fewer than Portland
vs 57 nonstops in Portland
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