same $100k income, fresh start from Lakeland
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 Lakeland
Salem costs more than Lakeland, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
10% cheaper than Lakeland(vs $1,834/mo)
8.75%
$729/mo more in state tax than Lakeland
vs 0% in Lakeland
$5,962/mo
$537 less than Lakeland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
50% more expensive than Lakeland
vs $301k in Lakeland
437k
vs 818k in Lakeland
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Lakeland gets 206 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
92% fewer events than Lakeland. The pace eases up.
69/100
44% higher than Lakeland
vs 48/100 in Lakeland
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
33% higher than Lakeland
vs 66/100 in Lakeland
0
100% fewer than Lakeland
vs 68 nonstops in Lakeland
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