$100k salary, packing up from Birmingham
changea dispatch from
kennewick
WA
46.21°N
119.14°W
Kennewick is part of the Tri-Cities (with Pasco and Richland), sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake, and Yakima rivers in eastern Washington. The Columbia Valley wine region (Walla Walla is 45 minutes east) is one of the most acclaimed in the country. It's sunny, dry, and much cheaper than the Seattle side. The Hanford Reach is a hauntingly beautiful stretch of the Columbia. Underrated.
the verdict
less monthly outlay than Birmingham
Money-wise it's a wash. The case for Kennewick is everything that isn't rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,686/mo
20% more expensive than Birmingham(vs $1,407/mo)
0%
$417/mo less in state tax than Birmingham
vs 5% in Birmingham
$6,647/mo
$137 more than Birmingham
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$441k
69% more expensive than Birmingham
vs $261k in Birmingham
314k
vs 1.2M in Birmingham
field notes, weather & such.
199
pleasant days a year, in kennewick.
Birmingham only manages 171 of those.
Noticeably quieter than Birmingham. About 99% fewer events on a typical month.
74/100
21% higher than Birmingham
vs 61/100 in Birmingham
Closest outdoor draw: Hanford Reach National Monument, 25.6 mi.
55/100
30% lower than Birmingham
vs 79/100 in Birmingham
8
60% fewer than Birmingham
vs 20 nonstops in Birmingham
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