$100k salary, packing up from Hagerstown
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 Hagerstown
Salem edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
3% more expensive than Hagerstown(vs $1,587/mo)
8.75%
$46/mo more in state tax than Hagerstown
vs 8.2% in Hagerstown
$5,962/mo
$101 less than Hagerstown
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
41% more expensive than Hagerstown
vs $321k in Hagerstown
437k
vs 305k in Hagerstown
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Hagerstown only manages 160 of those.
Noticeably quieter than Hagerstown. About 94% fewer events on a typical month.
69/100
23% higher than Hagerstown
vs 56/100 in Hagerstown
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
0% lower than Hagerstown
vs 88/100 in Hagerstown
0
100% fewer than Hagerstown
vs 2 nonstops in Hagerstown
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