with $100k coming in, swapping out of Montgomery
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 Montgomery
Salem costs more than Montgomery, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
19% more expensive than Montgomery(vs $1,376/mo)
8.75%
$312/mo more in state tax than Montgomery
vs 5% in Montgomery
$5,962/mo
$579 less than Montgomery
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
114% more expensive than Montgomery
vs $212k in Montgomery
437k
vs 385k in Montgomery
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Montgomery only logs 181 pleasant days.
Montgomery hosts 32.0× more events.
69/100
57% higher than Montgomery
vs 44/100 in Montgomery
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
44% higher than Montgomery
vs 61/100 in Montgomery
0
100% fewer than Montgomery
vs 3 nonstops in Montgomery
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