same $100k income, fresh start from Indianapolis
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
pricier each month than Indianapolis
Salem costs more than Indianapolis, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
9% more expensive than Indianapolis(vs $1,511/mo)
8.75%
$479/mo more in state tax than Indianapolis
vs 3% in Indianapolis
$5,962/mo
$610 less than Indianapolis
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
53% more expensive than Indianapolis
vs $296k in Indianapolis
437k
vs 2.1M in Indianapolis
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Indianapolis only logs 174 pleasant days.
Indianapolis hosts 89.0× more events.
69/100
11% higher than Indianapolis
vs 62/100 in Indianapolis
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
11% lower than Indianapolis
vs 99/100 in Indianapolis
0
100% fewer than Indianapolis
vs 35 nonstops in Indianapolis
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