$100k a year, no longer in Augusta
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 Augusta
Salem costs more than Augusta, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
14% more expensive than Augusta(vs $1,443/mo)
8.75%
$272/mo more in state tax than Augusta
vs 5.49% in Augusta
$5,962/mo
$471 less than Augusta
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
83% more expensive than Augusta
vs $247k in Augusta
437k
vs 628k in Augusta
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Augusta only logs 191 pleasant days.
Noticeably quieter than Augusta. About 67% fewer events on a typical month.
69/100
50% higher than Augusta
vs 46/100 in Augusta
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
19% higher than Augusta
vs 74/100 in Augusta
0
100% fewer than Augusta
vs 3 nonstops in Augusta
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