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Old 02-04-2008, 01:35 PM
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Where, in the Portland vicinity, is it drastically cheaper to live...yet still within easy "reach" of civilization?
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Old 02-04-2008, 02:40 PM
 
Location: Salem, OR
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What do you define as the vicinity (1 hours drive??) and what is drastically cheaper?
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Old 02-04-2008, 02:51 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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Old 02-04-2008, 03:18 PM
 
Location: Vancouver, WA
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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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Old 02-04-2008, 04:38 PM
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awesome, Derek. thanks for taking the time to put that together!!
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Old 02-04-2008, 05:24 PM
 
Location: PNW
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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
Close, but Salem is actually the capitol city, though Portland has most of the capital ($).

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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Old 02-04-2008, 05:40 PM
 
Location: Vancouver, WA
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Close, but Salem is actually the capitol city, though Portland has most of the capital ($).
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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Old 02-04-2008, 06:29 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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Old 02-04-2008, 06:48 PM
 
Location: NW Montana
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Where, in the Portland vicinity, is it drastically cheaper to live...yet still within easy "reach" of civilization?
Will you need to commute daily for work into Portland?
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Old 02-04-2008, 08:19 PM
 
Location: Vancouver, WA
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From Hood River/White Salmon you are close to beautiful lakes like this Lost Lake
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