$100k a year, no longer in Cape Coral
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 Cape Coral
You'd pay for Salem. The question is whether the days are worth the difference.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
12% cheaper than Cape Coral(vs $1,859/mo)
8.75%
$729/mo more in state tax than Cape Coral
vs 0% in Cape Coral
$5,962/mo
$512 less than Cape Coral
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
27% more expensive than Cape Coral
vs $355k in Cape Coral
437k
vs 835k in Cape Coral
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Cape Coral actually gets more: 250 pleasant days a year.
69/100
25% higher than Cape Coral
vs 55/100 in Cape Coral
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
110% higher than Cape Coral
vs 42/100 in Cape Coral
0
100% fewer than Cape Coral
vs 33 nonstops in Cape Coral
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