same $100k income, fresh start from Atlanta
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
more expensive each month than Atlanta
A small premium for Salem. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
9% cheaper than Atlanta(vs $1,814/mo)
8.75%
$272/mo more in state tax than Atlanta
vs 5.49% in Atlanta
$5,962/mo
$100 less than Atlanta
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
17% more expensive than Atlanta
vs $386k in Atlanta
437k
vs 6.3M in Atlanta
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Atlanta actually gets more: 204 pleasant days a year.
But the calendar thins out: Atlanta stays 239.0× busier.
69/100
3% higher than Atlanta
vs 67/100 in Atlanta
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
5% lower than Atlanta
vs 93/100 in Atlanta
0
100% fewer than Atlanta
vs 217 nonstops in Atlanta
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