$100k a year, no longer in Boulder
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
cheaper each month than Boulder
Move to Kennewick and the monthly math gets easier. Boulder's rent is the headline; Kennewick's is a footnote.
a quick ledger.
$1,686/mo
24% cheaper than Boulder(vs $2,216/mo)
0%
$367/mo less in state tax than Boulder
vs 4.4% in Boulder
$6,647/mo
$896 more than Boulder
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$441k
44% cheaper than Boulder
vs $783k in Boulder
314k
vs 327k in Boulder
field notes, weather & such.
199
pleasant days a year, in kennewick.
Boulder only manages 178 of those.
Lighter on events: Boulder packs 6.0× more into a month.
74/100
6% lower than Boulder
vs 79/100 in Boulder
Closest outdoor draw: Hanford Reach National Monument, 25.6 mi.
55/100
35% lower than Boulder
vs 84/100 in Boulder
8
95% fewer than Boulder
vs 169 nonstops in Boulder
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