same $100k income, fresh start from Trenton
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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
lighter monthly cost than Trenton
Not a fortune, but real money. Salem runs cheaper than Trenton month over month.
a quick ledger.
$1,642/mo
35% cheaper than Trenton(vs $2,540/mo)
8.75%
$198/mo more in state tax than Trenton
vs 6.37% in Trenton
$5,962/mo
$699 more than Trenton
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
1% cheaper than Trenton
vs $456k in Trenton
437k
vs 382k in Trenton
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Trenton only logs 171 pleasant days.
91% fewer events than Trenton. The pace eases up.
69/100
3% lower than Trenton
vs 71/100 in Trenton
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
0% lower than Trenton
vs 88/100 in Trenton
0
100% fewer than Trenton
vs 123 nonstops in Trenton
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