same $100k income, fresh start from New York
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
lighter monthly cost than New York
Not a fortune, but real money. Salinas runs cheaper than New York month over month.
a quick ledger.
$2,813/mo
16% cheaper than New York(vs $3,329/mo)
9.3%
$119/mo less in state tax than New York
vs 10.73% in New York
$4,745/mo
$635 more than New York
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$862k
17% more expensive than New York
vs $739k in New York
431k
vs 19.5M in New York
field notes, weather & such.
335
pleasant days a year, in salinas.
New York only manages 171 of those.
Noticeably quieter than New York. About 100% fewer events on a typical month.
71/100
9% lower than New York
vs 78/100 in New York
Closest outdoor draw: Pinnacles National Park, 29.7 mi.
79/100
21% lower than New York
vs 100/100 in New York
6
97% fewer than New York
vs 215 nonstops in New York
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