$100k a year, no longer in Salem
changea dispatch from
virginia beach
VA
36.85°N
75.98°W
Virginia Beach is a three-mile boardwalk, a giant Neptune statue keeping watch, and Atlantic surf that's warm in August and gentle in September. The military presence (Navy and Air Force) gives the city a structured, welcoming feel. False Cape and Back Bay nature areas are wild marshland just south of the high-rises. October on the boardwalk might be the prettiest month on the East Coast.
the verdict
less monthly outlay than Salem
Money-wise it's a wash. The case for Virginia Beach is everything that isn't rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,819/mo
11% more expensive than Salem(vs $1,642/mo)
5.75%
$250/mo less in state tax than Salem
vs 8.75% in Salem
$6,035/mo
$73 more than Salem
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$375k
17% cheaper than Salem
vs $452k in Salem
1.8M
vs 437k in Salem
field notes, weather & such.
211
pleasant days a year, in virginia beach.
Salem only logs 201 pleasant days.
A real upgrade on things to do: 30.0× Salem's pace.
57/100
17% lower than Salem
vs 69/100 in Salem
Closest outdoor draw: First Landing State Park, 4.7 mi.
88/100
0% lower than Salem
vs 88/100 in Salem
17
0% fewer than Salem
vs 0 nonstops in Salem
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