same $100k income, fresh start from Wichita
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 Wichita
Kennewick edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$1,686/mo
44% more expensive than Wichita(vs $1,173/mo)
0%
$475/mo less in state tax than Wichita
vs 5.7% in Wichita
$6,647/mo
$38 less than Wichita
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$441k
99% more expensive than Wichita
vs $221k in Wichita
314k
vs 653k in Wichita
field notes, weather & such.
199
pleasant days a year, in kennewick.
Wichita keeps to 164 pleasant days a year.
But the calendar thins out: Wichita stays 18.0× busier.
74/100
42% higher than Wichita
vs 52/100 in Wichita
Closest outdoor draw: Hanford Reach National Monument, 25.6 mi.
55/100
20% lower than Wichita
vs 69/100 in Wichita
8
27% fewer than Wichita
vs 11 nonstops in Wichita
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