same $100k income, fresh start from Portland
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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
5% cheaper than Portland(vs $1,781/mo)
0%
$729/mo less in state tax than Portland
vs 8.75% in Portland
$6,647/mo
$824 more than Portland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$441k
22% cheaper than Portland
vs $562k in Portland
314k
vs 2.5M in Portland
field notes, weather & such.
199
pleasant days a year, in kennewick.
Portland only manages 178 of those. Warm, not extreme: 26 days clear 95°, vs 7 back in Portland.
Portland hosts 123.0× more events.
74/100
15% lower than Portland
vs 87/100 in Portland
Closest outdoor draw: Hanford Reach National Monument, 25.6 mi.
55/100
45% lower than Portland
vs 100/100 in Portland
8
86% fewer than Portland
vs 57 nonstops in Portland
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