on $100k a year, leaving Savannah
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
pricier each month than Savannah
Almost a wash on cost. The case for Salem is about what you'd do there, not what you'd save.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
7% cheaper than Savannah(vs $1,770/mo)
8.75%
$272/mo more in state tax than Savannah
vs 5.49% in Savannah
$5,962/mo
$144 less than Savannah
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
30% more expensive than Savannah
vs $349k in Savannah
437k
vs 425k in Savannah
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Savannah edges ahead with 209 pleasant days.
Lighter on events: Savannah packs 16.0× more into a month.
69/100
33% higher than Savannah
vs 52/100 in Savannah
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
2% lower than Savannah
vs 90/100 in Savannah
0
100% fewer than Savannah
vs 13 nonstops in Savannah
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