with $100k coming in, swapping out of Knoxville
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 Knoxville
Salem costs more than Knoxville, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
5% cheaper than Knoxville(vs $1,731/mo)
8.75%
$729/mo more in state tax than Knoxville
vs 0% in Knoxville
$5,962/mo
$640 less than Knoxville
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
24% more expensive than Knoxville
vs $364k in Knoxville
437k
vs 947k in Knoxville
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Knoxville only logs 189 pleasant days.
But the calendar thins out: Knoxville stays 42.0× busier.
69/100
0% lower than Knoxville
vs 69/100 in Knoxville
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
24% higher than Knoxville
vs 71/100 in Knoxville
0
100% fewer than Knoxville
vs 17 nonstops in Knoxville
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