with $100k coming in, swapping out of Duluth
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 Duluth
A small premium for Salem. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
5% more expensive than Duluth(vs $1,559/mo)
8.75%
$75/mo more in state tax than Duluth
vs 7.85% in Duluth
$5,962/mo
$158 less than Duluth
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
79% more expensive than Duluth
vs $252k in Duluth
437k
vs 282k in Duluth
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Duluth only manages 132 of those.
97% fewer events than Duluth. The pace eases up.
69/100
5% lower than Duluth
vs 73/100 in Duluth
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
184% higher than Duluth
vs 31/100 in Duluth
0
100% fewer than Duluth
vs 4 nonstops in Duluth
cities that play in salem's register:
compare salem with:
