on $100k a year, leaving Washington
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 Washington
In Kennewick, rent stops being the headline. The cost gap shows up every month without you trying.
a quick ledger.
$1,686/mo
28% cheaper than Washington(vs $2,352/mo)
0%
$708/mo less in state tax than Washington
vs 8.5% in Washington
$6,647/mo
$1,374 more than Washington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$441k
30% cheaper than Washington
vs $626k in Washington
314k
vs 6.3M in Washington
field notes, weather & such.
199
pleasant days a year, in kennewick.
Washington only manages 177 of those. Warm, not extreme: 26 days clear 95°, vs 4 back in Washington.
Noticeably quieter than Washington. About 99% fewer events on a typical month.
74/100
15% lower than Washington
vs 87/100 in Washington
Closest outdoor draw: Hanford Reach National Monument, 25.6 mi.
55/100
44% lower than Washington
vs 98/100 in Washington
8
95% fewer than Washington
vs 160 nonstops in Washington
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