with $100k coming in, swapping out of Sarasota
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
the monthly cost of moving past Sarasota
Salem costs more than Sarasota, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
23% cheaper than Sarasota(vs $2,121/mo)
8.75%
$729/mo more in state tax than Sarasota
vs 0% in Sarasota
$5,962/mo
$250 less than Sarasota
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
7% more expensive than Sarasota
vs $423k in Sarasota
437k
vs 262k in Sarasota
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Sarasota gets 249 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
Lighter on events: Sarasota packs 3.0× more into a month.
69/100
17% higher than Sarasota
vs 59/100 in Sarasota
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
8% lower than Sarasota
vs 96/100 in Sarasota
0
100% fewer than Sarasota
vs 6 nonstops in Sarasota
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