$100k a year, no longer in Salinas
changea dispatch from
duluth
MN
46.79°N
92.11°W
Duluth sits on the western tip of Lake Superior, with the iconic Aerial Lift Bridge lifting for ships entering the harbor. Bob Dylan was born here. The lakefront walking path goes for miles. Canal Park has the local food and brewery scene. Summer hiking, kayaking, and shoreline views are jaw-dropping, and winter turns the city into a snow-lit lakeside cathedral. Wild and beautiful.
the verdict
less monthly outlay than Salinas
Duluth runs on a fraction of Salinas's budget. Same paycheck, real lifestyle upgrade.
a quick ledger.
$1,559/mo
45% cheaper than Salinas(vs $2,813/mo)
7.85%
$121/mo less in state tax than Salinas
vs 9.3% in Salinas
$6,120/mo
$1,375 more than Salinas
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$252k
71% cheaper than Salinas
vs $862k in Salinas
282k
vs 431k in Salinas
field notes, weather & such.
132
pleasant days a year, in duluth.
Salinas has the edge here, logging 335 pleasant days a year. Bring a real coat. 105 days stay under 20°, well past Salinas's 0.
73/100
3% higher than Salinas
vs 71/100 in Salinas
Closest outdoor draw: Jay Cooke State Park, 12.6 mi.
31/100
61% lower than Salinas
vs 79/100 in Salinas
4
33% fewer than Salinas
vs 6 nonstops in Salinas
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