with $100k coming in, swapping out of Poughkeepsie
changea dispatch from
winston-salem
NC
36.10°N
80.24°W
Winston-Salem is Moravian cookie traditions, old tobacco wealth (R.J. Reynolds), and Krispy Kreme's hometown (the original hot doughnut sign is still here). Old Salem is a living history Moravian village downtown. The food scene has picked up nicely, the arts scene leans on the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Slower-paced than its Triad neighbors. A little secret.
the verdict
less monthly outlay than Poughkeepsie
Winston-Salem runs on a fraction of Poughkeepsie's budget. Same paycheck, real lifestyle upgrade.
a quick ledger.
$1,508/mo
31% cheaper than Poughkeepsie(vs $2,198/mo)
4.5%
$113/mo less in state tax than Poughkeepsie
vs 5.85% in Poughkeepsie
$6,450/mo
$802 more than Poughkeepsie
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$283k
28% cheaper than Poughkeepsie
vs $395k in Poughkeepsie
696k
vs 679k in Poughkeepsie
field notes, weather & such.
186
pleasant days a year, in winston-salem.
Poughkeepsie keeps to 153 pleasant days a year.
100% fewer events than Poughkeepsie. The pace eases up.
54/100
19% lower than Poughkeepsie
vs 67/100 in Poughkeepsie
Closest outdoor draw: Hanging Rock State Park, 19.7 mi.
71/100
15% lower than Poughkeepsie
vs 84/100 in Poughkeepsie
0
100% fewer than Poughkeepsie
vs 5 nonstops in Poughkeepsie
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