with $100k coming in, swapping out of Raleigh
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 Raleigh
Salem costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
1% cheaper than Raleigh(vs $1,663/mo)
8.75%
$354/mo more in state tax than Raleigh
vs 4.5% in Raleigh
$5,962/mo
$333 less than Raleigh
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
3% more expensive than Raleigh
vs $440k in Raleigh
437k
vs 1.5M in Raleigh
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Raleigh only manages 201 of those.
Raleigh hosts 47.0× more events.
69/100
19% higher than Raleigh
vs 58/100 in Raleigh
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
9% lower than Raleigh
vs 97/100 in Raleigh
0
100% fewer than Raleigh
vs 39 nonstops in Raleigh
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