$100k salary, packing up from Springfield
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
the monthly cost of moving past Springfield
A small premium for Kennewick. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,686/mo
35% more expensive than Springfield(vs $1,249/mo)
0%
$392/mo less in state tax than Springfield
vs 4.7% in Springfield
$6,647/mo
$46 less than Springfield
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$441k
64% more expensive than Springfield
vs $268k in Springfield
314k
vs 491k in Springfield
field notes, weather & such.
199
pleasant days a year, in kennewick.
Springfield only manages 170 of those.
Lighter on events: Springfield packs 16.0× more into a month.
74/100
48% higher than Springfield
vs 50/100 in Springfield
Closest outdoor draw: Hanford Reach National Monument, 25.6 mi.
55/100
38% lower than Springfield
vs 89/100 in Springfield
8
11% fewer than Springfield
vs 9 nonstops in Springfield
neighbors of kennewick on the map of tradeoffs:
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