on $100k a year, leaving Lincoln
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
more each month than Lincoln ran you
Salem costs more than Lincoln, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
25% more expensive than Lincoln(vs $1,311/mo)
8.75%
$242/mo more in state tax than Lincoln
vs 5.84% in Lincoln
$5,962/mo
$574 less than Lincoln
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
50% more expensive than Lincoln
vs $302k in Lincoln
437k
vs 344k in Lincoln
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Lincoln only logs 152 pleasant days.
96% fewer events than Lincoln. The pace eases up.
69/100
30% higher than Lincoln
vs 53/100 in Lincoln
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
17% higher than Lincoln
vs 75/100 in Lincoln
0
100% fewer than Lincoln
vs 3 nonstops in Lincoln
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