$100k a year, no longer in Colorado Springs
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 Colorado Springs
Salem costs more than Colorado Springs, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
5% cheaper than Colorado Springs(vs $1,733/mo)
8.75%
$363/mo more in state tax than Colorado Springs
vs 4.4% in Colorado Springs
$5,962/mo
$272 less than Colorado Springs
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
2% cheaper than Colorado Springs
vs $463k in Colorado Springs
437k
vs 769k in Colorado Springs
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Colorado Springs only logs 184 pleasant days.
Lighter on events: Colorado Springs packs 43.0× more into a month.
69/100
3% lower than Colorado Springs
vs 71/100 in Colorado Springs
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
10% higher than Colorado Springs
vs 80/100 in Colorado Springs
0
100% fewer than Colorado Springs
vs 11 nonstops in Colorado Springs
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