on $100k a year, leaving Portland
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 Portland
Kennewick runs on a fraction of Portland's budget. Same paycheck, real lifestyle upgrade.
a quick ledger.
$1,686/mo
26% cheaper than Portland(vs $2,285/mo)
0%
$625/mo less in state tax than Portland
vs 7.5% in Portland
$6,647/mo
$1,224 more than Portland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$441k
19% cheaper than Portland
vs $543k in Portland
314k
vs 566k in Portland
field notes, weather & such.
199
pleasant days a year, in kennewick.
Portland only logs 145 pleasant days. Hot stretches show up, though: 26 days above 95° here, 0 in Portland.
Portland hosts 31.0× more events.
74/100
4% higher than Portland
vs 71/100 in Portland
Closest outdoor draw: Hanford Reach National Monument, 25.6 mi.
55/100
44% lower than Portland
vs 98/100 in Portland
8
300% more than Portland
vs 2 nonstops in Portland
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