Portland, Best U.S. City For A Destination Wedding On A Budget

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Kirsten Nicolaisen, GoLocalPDX Digital Producer

Portland ranks No. 1 on the list of five best U.S. cities for a destination wedding on a budget, chosen by Cheapism.com.

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The list was determined by scouring various 'cheap cities' lists, including rankings of the best vacation cities for those on a budget - which generally factor in hotels, food, and entertainment, as well as looking at average transportation costs and state and local tax rates.

Extra credit was given to cities with large airports that typically have fairly affordable incoming flights.

The cities' live music scenes were also taken into account.

The zero percent sales tax in Oregon is the main factor that landed Portland at the top of the list, according to the Today Show.

Related Slideshow: Top 5 Best U.S. Cities For A Destination Wedding On A Budget

Portland ranks No.1 on a list of the five best U.S. cities for a destination wedding on a budget, chosen by Cheapism.com. See what other cities made the list.