Owning a car in NW Portland?

Hello all, I’ve been considering moving up to NW Portland and have been trying research about what I could expect, living in this specific area.

I’ve seen a lot of discourse saying I’d regret keeping my car and that it’s extremely expensive to pay for parking at apartment complexes and such.

Just wanted to see if anybody has personal experience with owning a car in this area… is it expensive/difficult to deal with parking? Do you use your car much or is it more convenient to rely on walking and public transportation? I would very much like to have my car but I also don’t want it to be a hassle lol

Thanks!