with $100k coming in, swapping out of Albuquerque
changea dispatch from
salem
OR
44.94°N
123.03°W
Salem is the Oregon state capital, smaller and quieter than Portland (less than an hour north), with the Willamette River running through downtown and the surrounding Willamette Valley producing some of the best Pinot Noir in the world. The state capitol is topped by a gold-leaf pioneer statue. Cherry blossoms line the riverfront every spring. Affordable and underrated.
the verdict
the monthly premium over Albuquerque
Salem costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
10% more expensive than Albuquerque(vs $1,489/mo)
8.75%
$237/mo more in state tax than Albuquerque
vs 5.9% in Albuquerque
$5,962/mo
$391 less than Albuquerque
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
29% more expensive than Albuquerque
vs $351k in Albuquerque
437k
vs 924k in Albuquerque
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Albuquerque has the edge here, logging 205 pleasant days a year.
Albuquerque hosts 42.0× more events.
69/100
15% lower than Albuquerque
vs 81/100 in Albuquerque
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
6% lower than Albuquerque
vs 94/100 in Albuquerque
0
100% fewer than Albuquerque
vs 23 nonstops in Albuquerque
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