on $100k a year, leaving Sacramento
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
lighter monthly cost than Sacramento
Salem gives you room Sacramento doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
26% cheaper than Sacramento(vs $2,226/mo)
8.75%
$46/mo less in state tax than Sacramento
vs 9.3% in Sacramento
$5,962/mo
$630 more than Sacramento
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
23% cheaper than Sacramento
vs $589k in Sacramento
437k
vs 2.4M in Sacramento
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Sacramento has the edge here, logging 211 pleasant days a year.
99% fewer events than Sacramento. The pace eases up.
69/100
8% lower than Sacramento
vs 75/100 in Sacramento
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
10% lower than Sacramento
vs 98/100 in Sacramento
0
100% fewer than Sacramento
vs 28 nonstops in Sacramento
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