on $100k a year, leaving Melbourne
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 Melbourne
Kennewick gives you room Melbourne doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,686/mo
11% cheaper than Melbourne(vs $1,895/mo)
0%
vs 0% in Melbourne
$6,647/mo
$209 more than Melbourne
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$441k
26% more expensive than Melbourne
vs $351k in Melbourne
314k
vs 644k in Melbourne
field notes, weather & such.
199
pleasant days a year, in kennewick.
Melbourne has the edge here, logging 254 pleasant days a year. Summer is real but not punishing: 26 days top 95° vs Melbourne's 0.
74/100
35% higher than Melbourne
vs 55/100 in Melbourne
Closest outdoor draw: Hanford Reach National Monument, 25.6 mi.
55/100
35% lower than Melbourne
vs 84/100 in Melbourne
8
300% more than Melbourne
vs 2 nonstops in Melbourne
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