same $100k income, fresh start from Boston
changea dispatch from
salinas
CA
36.68°N
121.65°W
Salinas is the Salad Bowl of the World, where most of the country's leafy greens, strawberries, and broccoli come from. John Steinbeck grew up here and the National Steinbeck Center downtown is excellent. The Salinas Rodeo is a century-old summer event. The Monterey Bay is 20 minutes west, but the city itself is a working ag town with strong Mexican-American culture.
in our guides
the verdict
pricier each month than Boston
A small premium for Salinas. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$2,813/mo
11% cheaper than Boston(vs $3,145/mo)
9.3%
$358/mo more in state tax than Boston
vs 5% in Boston
$4,745/mo
$27 less than Boston
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$862k
12% more expensive than Boston
vs $771k in Boston
431k
vs 4.9M in Boston
field notes, weather & such.
335
pleasant days a year, in salinas.
Boston only manages 160 of those.
100% fewer events than Boston. The pace eases up.
71/100
0% lower than Boston
vs 71/100 in Boston
Closest outdoor draw: Pinnacles National Park, 29.7 mi.
79/100
19% lower than Boston
vs 98/100 in Boston
6
94% fewer than Boston
vs 103 nonstops in Boston
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