with $100k coming in, swapping out of Lafayette
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 Lafayette
Salem costs more than Lafayette, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
23% more expensive than Lafayette(vs $1,332/mo)
8.75%
$479/mo more in state tax than Lafayette
vs 3% in Lafayette
$5,962/mo
$789 less than Lafayette
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
126% more expensive than Lafayette
vs $200k in Lafayette
437k
vs 414k in Lafayette
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Lafayette gets 211 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
Noticeably quieter than Lafayette. About 80% fewer events on a typical month.
69/100
60% higher than Lafayette
vs 43/100 in Lafayette
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
4% higher than Lafayette
vs 85/100 in Lafayette
0
100% fewer than Lafayette
vs 3 nonstops in Lafayette
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