with $100k coming in, swapping out of Greenville
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 premium over Greenville
You'd pay for Salem. The question is whether the days are worth the difference.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
6% more expensive than Greenville(vs $1,551/mo)
8.75%
$187/mo more in state tax than Greenville
vs 6.5% in Greenville
$5,962/mo
$279 less than Greenville
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
45% more expensive than Greenville
vs $311k in Greenville
437k
vs 975k in Greenville
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Greenville actually gets more: 202 pleasant days a year.
Greenville hosts 22.0× more events.
69/100
0% lower than Greenville
vs 69/100 in Greenville
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
5% higher than Greenville
vs 84/100 in Greenville
0
100% fewer than Greenville
vs 20 nonstops in Greenville
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