$100k salary, packing up from Poughkeepsie
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
less monthly outlay than Poughkeepsie
The gap is real. Salem costs noticeably less than Poughkeepsie, every month.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
25% cheaper than Poughkeepsie(vs $2,198/mo)
8.75%
$242/mo more in state tax than Poughkeepsie
vs 5.85% in Poughkeepsie
$5,962/mo
$314 more than Poughkeepsie
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
14% more expensive than Poughkeepsie
vs $395k in Poughkeepsie
437k
vs 679k in Poughkeepsie
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Poughkeepsie only logs 153 pleasant days.
Lighter on events: Poughkeepsie packs 10.0× more into a month.
69/100
3% higher than Poughkeepsie
vs 67/100 in Poughkeepsie
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
5% higher than Poughkeepsie
vs 84/100 in Poughkeepsie
0
100% fewer than Poughkeepsie
vs 5 nonstops in Poughkeepsie
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