$100k a year, no longer in Indianapolis
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 Indianapolis
Kennewick and Indianapolis land close on cost. The reasons to move are about how you'd live, not what you'd save.
a quick ledger.
$1,686/mo
12% more expensive than Indianapolis(vs $1,511/mo)
0%
$250/mo less in state tax than Indianapolis
vs 3% in Indianapolis
$6,647/mo
$75 more than Indianapolis
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$441k
49% more expensive than Indianapolis
vs $296k in Indianapolis
314k
vs 2.1M in Indianapolis
field notes, weather & such.
199
pleasant days a year, in kennewick.
Indianapolis only logs 174 pleasant days. Summers run hot, though: 26 days above 95° vs Indianapolis's 0.
Noticeably quieter than Indianapolis. About 99% fewer events on a typical month.
74/100
19% higher than Indianapolis
vs 62/100 in Indianapolis
Closest outdoor draw: Hanford Reach National Monument, 25.6 mi.
55/100
44% lower than Indianapolis
vs 99/100 in Indianapolis
8
77% fewer than Indianapolis
vs 35 nonstops in Indianapolis
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