same $100k income, fresh start from Portland
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 Portland
Salinas costs more than Portland, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$2,813/mo
23% more expensive than Portland(vs $2,285/mo)
9.3%
$150/mo more in state tax than Portland
vs 7.5% in Portland
$4,745/mo
$678 less than Portland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$862k
59% more expensive than Portland
vs $543k in Portland
431k
vs 566k in Portland
field notes, weather & such.
335
pleasant days a year, in salinas.
Portland only logs 145 pleasant days.
Lighter on events: Portland packs Infinity× more into a month.
71/100
0% lower than Portland
vs 71/100 in Portland
Closest outdoor draw: Pinnacles National Park, 29.7 mi.
79/100
19% lower than Portland
vs 98/100 in Portland
6
200% more than Portland
vs 2 nonstops in Portland
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