on $100k a year, leaving Salisbury
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
under Salisbury, every month
Salem gives you room Salisbury doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
14% cheaper than Salisbury(vs $1,899/mo)
8.75%
$46/mo more in state tax than Salisbury
vs 8.2% in Salisbury
$5,962/mo
$211 more than Salisbury
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
8% more expensive than Salisbury
vs $420k in Salisbury
437k
vs 130k in Salisbury
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Salisbury keeps to 189 pleasant days a year.
Noticeably quieter than Salisbury. About 92% fewer events on a typical month.
69/100
30% higher than Salisbury
vs 53/100 in Salisbury
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
7% higher than Salisbury
vs 82/100 in Salisbury
0
100% fewer than Salisbury
vs 2 nonstops in Salisbury
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