with $100k coming in, swapping out of Washington
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
the monthly premium over Washington
You'd pay for Salinas. The question is whether the days are worth the difference.
a quick ledger.
$2,813/mo
20% more expensive than Washington(vs $2,352/mo)
9.3%
$67/mo more in state tax than Washington
vs 8.5% in Washington
$4,745/mo
$528 less than Washington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$862k
38% more expensive than Washington
vs $626k in Washington
431k
vs 6.3M in Washington
field notes, weather & such.
335
pleasant days a year, in salinas.
Washington keeps to 177 pleasant days a year.
Noticeably quieter than Washington. About 100% fewer events on a typical month.
71/100
18% lower than Washington
vs 87/100 in Washington
Closest outdoor draw: Pinnacles National Park, 29.7 mi.
79/100
19% lower than Washington
vs 98/100 in Washington
6
96% fewer than Washington
vs 160 nonstops in Washington
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