same $100k income, fresh start from Hickory
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 Hickory
Money-wise it's a wash. The case for Kennewick is everything that isn't rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,686/mo
18% more expensive than Hickory(vs $1,434/mo)
0%
$375/mo less in state tax than Hickory
vs 4.5% in Hickory
$6,647/mo
$123 more than Hickory
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$441k
64% more expensive than Hickory
vs $268k in Hickory
314k
vs 370k in Hickory
field notes, weather & such.
199
pleasant days a year, in kennewick.
Hickory only logs 189 pleasant days. Hot stretches show up, though: 26 days above 95° here, 11 in Hickory.
Lighter on events: Hickory packs 19.0× more into a month.
74/100
16% higher than Hickory
vs 64/100 in Hickory
Closest outdoor draw: Hanford Reach National Monument, 25.6 mi.
55/100
21% lower than Hickory
vs 70/100 in Hickory
8
0% fewer than Hickory
vs 0 nonstops in Hickory
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