with $100k coming in, swapping out of Springfield
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
more expensive each month than Springfield
A small premium for Salem. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
14% cheaper than Springfield(vs $1,913/mo)
8.75%
$312/mo more in state tax than Springfield
vs 5% in Springfield
$5,962/mo
$42 less than Springfield
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
21% more expensive than Springfield
vs $373k in Springfield
437k
vs 460k in Springfield
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Springfield keeps to 147 pleasant days a year.
Lighter on events: Springfield packs 6.0× more into a month.
69/100
5% higher than Springfield
vs 66/100 in Springfield
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
1% higher than Springfield
vs 87/100 in Springfield
0
100% fewer than Springfield
vs 26 nonstops in Springfield
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