$100k a year, no longer in Anchorage
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 cost of moving past Anchorage
Salem costs more than Anchorage, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
4% cheaper than Anchorage(vs $1,713/mo)
8.75%
$729/mo more in state tax than Anchorage
vs 0% in Anchorage
$5,962/mo
$658 less than Anchorage
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
3% more expensive than Anchorage
vs $438k in Anchorage
437k
vs 401k in Anchorage
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Anchorage only logs 93 pleasant days.
69/100
1% higher than Anchorage
vs 68/100 in Anchorage
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
11% higher than Anchorage
vs 79/100 in Anchorage
0
100% fewer than Anchorage
vs 34 nonstops in Anchorage
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