$100k a year, no longer in Salisbury
changea dispatch from
san luis obispo
CA
35.28°N
120.66°W
San Luis Obispo (SLO to locals) sits halfway between LA and San Francisco on the central coast, with Cal Poly students, gorgeous wine country (Edna Valley and Paso Robles nearby), and a Thursday night farmers market that takes over downtown. It's been called the happiest city in America (multiple studies, Oprah included), and the vibe really does back that up. Bubblegum Alley is exactly what it sounds like. Mellow and beautiful.
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the monthly cost of moving past Salisbury
A real premium for San Luis Obispo. Worth it only if the city itself is the whole point.
a quick ledger.
$3,095/mo
63% more expensive than Salisbury(vs $1,899/mo)
9.3%
$92/mo more in state tax than Salisbury
vs 8.2% in Salisbury
$4,463/mo
$1,288 less than Salisbury
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$934k
123% more expensive than Salisbury
vs $420k in Salisbury
282k
vs 130k in Salisbury
field notes, weather & such.
303
pleasant days a year, in san luis obispo.
Salisbury keeps to 189 pleasant days a year.
A similar weekend lineup to Salisbury.
68/100
28% higher than Salisbury
vs 53/100 in Salisbury
Closest outdoor draw: Montaña de Oro State Park, 6.7 mi.
98/100
20% higher than Salisbury
vs 82/100 in Salisbury
3
50% more than Salisbury
vs 2 nonstops in Salisbury
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