with $100k coming in, swapping out of Myrtle Beach
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 Myrtle Beach
A small premium for Salem. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
5% cheaper than Myrtle Beach(vs $1,727/mo)
8.75%
$187/mo more in state tax than Myrtle Beach
vs 6.5% in Myrtle Beach
$5,962/mo
$103 less than Myrtle Beach
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
25% more expensive than Myrtle Beach
vs $361k in Myrtle Beach
437k
vs 397k in Myrtle Beach
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Myrtle Beach actually gets more: 249 pleasant days a year.
96% fewer events than Myrtle Beach. The pace eases up.
69/100
19% higher than Myrtle Beach
vs 58/100 in Myrtle Beach
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
60% higher than Myrtle Beach
vs 55/100 in Myrtle Beach
0
100% fewer than Myrtle Beach
vs 23 nonstops in Myrtle Beach
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