with $100k coming in, swapping out of Austin
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 Austin
Salem runs a little pricier than Austin. The case has to be about something other than rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
4% more expensive than Austin(vs $1,583/mo)
8.75%
$729/mo more in state tax than Austin
vs 0% in Austin
$5,962/mo
$788 less than Austin
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
4% more expensive than Austin
vs $433k in Austin
437k
vs 2.5M in Austin
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Austin barely cracks 170 pleasant ones.
Lighter on events: Austin packs 120.0× more into a month.
69/100
23% higher than Austin
vs 56/100 in Austin
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
11% lower than Austin
vs 99/100 in Austin
0
100% fewer than Austin
vs 42 nonstops in Austin
if salem appeals, also worth a look:
compare salem with:
