same $100k income, fresh start from Boise
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
pricier each month than Boise
A small premium for Salem. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
8% cheaper than Boise(vs $1,794/mo)
8.75%
$246/mo more in state tax than Boise
vs 5.8% in Boise
$5,962/mo
$94 less than Boise
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
8% cheaper than Boise
vs $490k in Boise
437k
vs 827k in Boise
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Boise only manages 166 of those.
97% fewer events than Boise. The pace eases up.
69/100
16% lower than Boise
vs 82/100 in Boise
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
8% lower than Boise
vs 96/100 in Boise
0
100% fewer than Boise
vs 16 nonstops in Boise
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