on $100k a year, leaving Eugene
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
lighter monthly cost than Eugene
Cost barely budges between Salem and Eugene. Pick this one for the texture of the days, not the math.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
9% cheaper than Eugene(vs $1,799/mo)
8.75%
vs 8.75% in Eugene
$5,962/mo
$157 more than Eugene
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
1% cheaper than Eugene
vs $456k in Eugene
437k
vs 381k in Eugene
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Eugene edges ahead with 206 pleasant days.
Lighter on events: Eugene packs 27.0× more into a month.
69/100
8% lower than Eugene
vs 75/100 in Eugene
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
9% lower than Eugene
vs 97/100 in Eugene
0
100% fewer than Eugene
vs 9 nonstops in Eugene
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