$100k a year, no longer in Spokane
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
more expensive each month than Spokane
A small premium for Kennewick. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,686/mo
11% more expensive than Spokane(vs $1,520/mo)
0%
vs 0% in Spokane
$6,647/mo
$166 less than Spokane
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$441k
5% more expensive than Spokane
vs $420k in Spokane
314k
vs 600k in Spokane
field notes, weather & such.
199
pleasant days a year, in kennewick.
Spokane only manages 164 of those. Warm, not extreme: 26 days clear 95°, vs 6 back in Spokane.
Noticeably quieter than Spokane. About 97% fewer events on a typical month.
74/100
9% lower than Spokane
vs 81/100 in Spokane
Closest outdoor draw: Hanford Reach National Monument, 25.6 mi.
55/100
40% lower than Spokane
vs 91/100 in Spokane
8
20% fewer than Spokane
vs 10 nonstops in Spokane
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