same $100k income, fresh start from Spartanburg
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 Spartanburg
Not a fortune, but real money. Kennewick runs cheaper than Spartanburg month over month.
a quick ledger.
$1,686/mo
18% more expensive than Spartanburg(vs $1,434/mo)
0%
$542/mo less in state tax than Spartanburg
vs 6.5% in Spartanburg
$6,647/mo
$289 more than Spartanburg
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$441k
59% more expensive than Spartanburg
vs $277k in Spartanburg
314k
vs 383k in Spartanburg
field notes, weather & such.
199
pleasant days a year, in kennewick.
Spartanburg only manages 191 of those.
But the calendar thins out: Spartanburg stays 15.0× busier.
74/100
9% higher than Spartanburg
vs 68/100 in Spartanburg
Closest outdoor draw: Hanford Reach National Monument, 25.6 mi.
55/100
29% lower than Spartanburg
vs 77/100 in Spartanburg
8
60% fewer than Spartanburg
vs 20 nonstops in Spartanburg
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