$100k a year, no longer in San Francisco
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
less monthly outlay than San Francisco
Salem runs on a fraction of San Francisco's budget. Same paycheck, real lifestyle upgrade.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
48% cheaper than San Francisco(vs $3,146/mo)
8.75%
$46/mo less in state tax than San Francisco
vs 9.3% in San Francisco
$5,962/mo
$1,550 more than San Francisco
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
64% cheaper than San Francisco
vs $1239k in San Francisco
437k
vs 4.6M in San Francisco
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
San Francisco has the edge here, logging 312 pleasant days a year.
Noticeably quieter than San Francisco. About 100% fewer events on a typical month.
69/100
17% lower than San Francisco
vs 83/100 in San Francisco
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
11% lower than San Francisco
vs 99/100 in San Francisco
0
100% fewer than San Francisco
vs 111 nonstops in San Francisco
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