on $100k a year, leaving Raleigh
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 Raleigh
Kennewick gives you room Raleigh doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,686/mo
1% more expensive than Raleigh(vs $1,663/mo)
0%
$375/mo less in state tax than Raleigh
vs 4.5% in Raleigh
$6,647/mo
$352 more than Raleigh
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$441k
0% more expensive than Raleigh
vs $440k in Raleigh
314k
vs 1.5M in Raleigh
field notes, weather & such.
199
pleasant days a year, in kennewick.
Raleigh actually gets more: 201 pleasant days a year. Warm, not extreme: 26 days clear 95°, vs 5 back in Raleigh.
Noticeably quieter than Raleigh. About 98% fewer events on a typical month.
74/100
28% higher than Raleigh
vs 58/100 in Raleigh
Closest outdoor draw: Hanford Reach National Monument, 25.6 mi.
55/100
43% lower than Raleigh
vs 97/100 in Raleigh
8
79% fewer than Raleigh
vs 39 nonstops in Raleigh
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