same $100k income, fresh start from Fresno
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
lighter monthly cost than Fresno
In Kennewick, rent stops being the headline. The cost gap shows up every month without you trying.
a quick ledger.
$1,686/mo
16% cheaper than Fresno(vs $1,999/mo)
0%
$775/mo less in state tax than Fresno
vs 9.3% in Fresno
$6,647/mo
$1,088 more than Fresno
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$441k
6% more expensive than Fresno
vs $418k in Fresno
314k
vs 1.2M in Fresno
field notes, weather & such.
199
pleasant days a year, in kennewick.
Fresno has the edge here, logging 206 pleasant days a year.
But the calendar thins out: Fresno stays 38.0× busier.
74/100
12% higher than Fresno
vs 66/100 in Fresno
Closest outdoor draw: Hanford Reach National Monument, 25.6 mi.
55/100
38% lower than Fresno
vs 89/100 in Fresno
8
27% fewer than Fresno
vs 11 nonstops in Fresno
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