same $100k income, fresh start from Portland
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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
lighter monthly cost than Portland
Not a fortune, but real money. Salem runs cheaper than Portland month over month.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
28% cheaper than Portland(vs $2,285/mo)
8.75%
$104/mo more in state tax than Portland
vs 7.5% in Portland
$5,962/mo
$539 more than Portland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
17% cheaper than Portland
vs $543k in Portland
437k
vs 566k in Portland
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Portland only logs 145 pleasant days.
Lighter on events: Portland packs 31.0× more into a month.
69/100
3% lower than Portland
vs 71/100 in Portland
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
10% lower than Portland
vs 98/100 in Portland
0
100% fewer than Portland
vs 2 nonstops in Portland
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