with $100k coming in, swapping out of Virginia Beach
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 Virginia Beach
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
10% cheaper than Virginia Beach(vs $1,819/mo)
8.75%
$250/mo more in state tax than Virginia Beach
vs 5.75% in Virginia Beach
$5,962/mo
$73 less than Virginia Beach
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$452k
21% more expensive than Virginia Beach
vs $375k in Virginia Beach
437k
vs 1.8M in Virginia Beach
field notes, weather & such.
201
pleasant days a year, in salem.
Virginia Beach edges ahead with 211 pleasant days.
Lighter on events: Virginia Beach packs 30.0× more into a month.
69/100
21% higher than Virginia Beach
vs 57/100 in Virginia Beach
Closest outdoor draw: Mt. Hood National Forest, 46.2 mi.
88/100
0% lower than Virginia Beach
vs 88/100 in Virginia Beach
0
100% fewer than Virginia Beach
vs 17 nonstops in Virginia Beach
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