$100k a year, no longer in Reading
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 cost of moving past Reading
Salem costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
11% more expensive than Reading(vs $1,478/mo)
8.75%
$473/mo more in state tax than Reading
vs 3.07% in Reading
$5,962/mo
$638 less than Reading
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
45% more expensive than Reading
vs $311k in Reading
437k
vs 433k in Reading
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Reading only manages 157 of those.
Lighter on events: Reading packs 29.0× more into a month.
69/100
6% higher than Reading
vs 65/100 in Reading
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
4% higher than Reading
vs 85/100 in Reading
0
0% fewer than Reading
vs 0 nonstops in Reading
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