with $100k coming in, swapping out of Melbourne
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 Melbourne
Salem costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
13% cheaper than Melbourne(vs $1,895/mo)
8.75%
$729/mo more in state tax than Melbourne
vs 0% in Melbourne
$5,962/mo
$476 less than Melbourne
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
29% more expensive than Melbourne
vs $351k in Melbourne
437k
vs 644k in Melbourne
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Melbourne actually gets more: 254 pleasant days a year.
69/100
25% higher than Melbourne
vs 55/100 in Melbourne
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
5% higher than Melbourne
vs 84/100 in Melbourne
0
100% fewer than Melbourne
vs 2 nonstops in Melbourne
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