$100k a year, no longer in Washington
changea dispatch from
hartford
CT
41.76°N
72.68°W
Hartford is the insurance capital of America (Aetna, Travelers, the works), with the steeple of the Travelers building visible from miles away. Mark Twain wrote Huckleberry Finn in his weird and wonderful Hartford house, now a museum. The Connecticut River curves past downtown, and the surrounding small towns are New England postcard material. Quieter than its neighbors, with serious history.
the verdict
less monthly outlay than Washington
Hartford is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,931/mo
18% cheaper than Washington(vs $2,352/mo)
5.5%
$250/mo less in state tax than Washington
vs 8.5% in Washington
$5,944/mo
$671 more than Washington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$411k
34% cheaper than Washington
vs $626k in Washington
1.2M
vs 6.3M in Washington
field notes, weather & such.
148
pleasant days a year, in hartford.
Washington actually gets more: 177 pleasant days a year. Winter shows up, though: 47 days below 20° vs Washington's 11.
Noticeably quieter than Washington. About 82% fewer events on a typical month.
67/100
23% lower than Washington
vs 87/100 in Washington
Closest outdoor draw: New England National Scenic Trail, 37.6 mi.
91/100
7% lower than Washington
vs 98/100 in Washington
26
84% fewer than Washington
vs 160 nonstops in Washington
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