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02-04-2008, 02:35 PM
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cheaper than portland
Where, in the Portland vicinity, is it drastically cheaper to live...yet still within easy "reach" of civilization? 
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02-04-2008, 03:40 PM
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What do you define as the vicinity (1 hours drive??) and what is drastically cheaper?
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02-04-2008, 03:51 PM
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Well, let me put it this way...what are some less expensive areas within an hour of Portland?
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02-04-2008, 04:18 PM
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Hey J1n,
Funny seeing you over here from the CO forum. I am also looking at relo'ing to the PNW. I'm sure Silverfall has some great ideas being in the area and the bizz.
Here are a few which may interest you:
1. White Salmon WA: I know you love the Mtns and it is right across the Columbia from Hood. White Salmon
2. The Dalles OR: right across from White Salmon on the OR side of the Columbia. The Dalles
3. Verona OR: Closer to the coast. Verona
4. Woodburn OR: Between Portland and Salem with potential work in 'both' areas. Woodburn
These are out from Portland a ways. But because Portland is the capital there are jobs on the outskirts of the city as well such as Hillsboro which is closer to Verona. I am seriously looking at Hillsboro and the surrounding towns. But White Salmon/The Dalles is a nice spot also.
** Edit: Hood River OR was actually the one I was thinking about right across from White Salmon. It is a little more pricey than The Dalles. But it is also closer to Portland and Mt. Hood. Hood River
- Derek
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02-04-2008, 05:38 PM
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awesome, Derek. thanks for taking the time to put that together!!
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02-04-2008, 06:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MtnSurfer
But because Portland is the capital there are jobs on the outskirts of the city as well such as Hillsboro which is closer to Verona. - Derek
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Close, but Salem is actually the capit ol city, though Portland has most of the capit al ($).
MtnSurfer's recommendations are fairly far out from Portland, easily more than 1 hours drive, and that is not counting traffic. Although, if you like less development, Woodburn/Mt. Angel/Mololla might be a nice area for you to check into. The outskirts of Sandy might be good too.
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02-04-2008, 06:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FoxyKnox
Close, but Salem is actually the capitol city, though Portland has most of the capital ($).
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Dooh!  I always thought Portland was the capitol.  What was I doing during US History in HS anyway? I guess I was preoccupied with with thoughts of girls, surfing, sleep, etc...LOL ...
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02-04-2008, 07:29 PM
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Avoid Woodburn like the plague. Salem is MUCH cheaper and I think the poster meant "Vernonia", not "Verona". Mt. Angel can be relatively pricey for what you get; it's a rather no-growth community. Molalla might be a good choice.
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02-04-2008, 07:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by j1n
Where, in the Portland vicinity, is it drastically cheaper to live...yet still within easy "reach" of civilization? 
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Will you need to commute daily for work into Portland?
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02-04-2008, 09:19 PM
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From Hood River/White Salmon you are close to beautiful lakes like this Lost Lake
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