same $100k income, fresh start from Reno
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
pricier each month than Reno
Salem costs more than Reno, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
14% cheaper than Reno(vs $1,908/mo)
8.75%
$729/mo more in state tax than Reno
vs 0% in Reno
$5,962/mo
$463 less than Reno
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
21% cheaper than Reno
vs $574k in Reno
437k
vs 565k in Reno
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Reno only logs 201 pleasant days.
Lighter on events: Reno packs 103.0× more into a month.
69/100
3% lower than Reno
vs 71/100 in Reno
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
7% lower than Reno
vs 95/100 in Reno
0
100% fewer than Reno
vs 13 nonstops in Reno
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