$100k salary, packing up from Madison
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 cost of moving past Madison
A small premium for Salem. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
2% cheaper than Madison(vs $1,673/mo)
8.75%
$207/mo more in state tax than Madison
vs 6.27% in Madison
$5,962/mo
$176 less than Madison
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
3% cheaper than Madison
vs $465k in Madison
437k
vs 694k in Madison
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Madison keeps to 147 pleasant days a year.
98% fewer events than Madison. The pace eases up.
69/100
3% higher than Madison
vs 67/100 in Madison
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
0% lower than Madison
vs 88/100 in Madison
0
100% fewer than Madison
vs 11 nonstops in Madison
neighbors of salem on the map of tradeoffs:
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