same $100k income, fresh start from San Diego
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
cheaper each month than San Diego
Salem runs on a fraction of San Diego's budget. Same paycheck, real lifestyle upgrade.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
43% cheaper than San Diego(vs $2,890/mo)
8.75%
$46/mo less in state tax than San Diego
vs 9.3% in San Diego
$5,962/mo
$1,294 more than San Diego
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
55% cheaper than San Diego
vs $1010k in San Diego
437k
vs 3.3M in San Diego
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
San Diego has the edge here, logging 332 pleasant days a year.
Noticeably quieter than San Diego. About 99% fewer events on a typical month.
69/100
8% lower than San Diego
vs 75/100 in San Diego
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
11% lower than San Diego
vs 99/100 in San Diego
0
100% fewer than San Diego
vs 55 nonstops in San Diego
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