$100k salary, packing up from Baton Rouge
changea dispatch from
lansing
MI
42.73°N
84.55°W
Lansing is the Michigan state capital, Michigan State (East Lansing is essentially a continuation), and old auto industry roots that have softened into a quieter mid-sized city. The Grand River curves through downtown. The Capitol building is one of the prettier state capitols you'll see. Cheap, friendly, and a quick drive to Lake Michigan beaches.
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the monthly premium over Baton Rouge
Lansing edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$1,259/mo
7% cheaper than Baton Rouge(vs $1,361/mo)
4.25%
$104/mo more in state tax than Baton Rouge
vs 3% in Baton Rouge
$6,720/mo
$2 less than Baton Rouge
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$244k
3% cheaper than Baton Rouge
vs $250k in Baton Rouge
473k
vs 874k in Baton Rouge
field notes, weather & such.
153
pleasant days a year, in lansing.
Baton Rouge actually gets more: 187 pleasant days a year. Bring a real coat. 52 days stay under 20°, well past Baton Rouge's 1.
Things to do run about even with Baton Rouge.
57/100
14% higher than Baton Rouge
vs 50/100 in Baton Rouge
Closest outdoor draw: Sleepy Hollow State Park, 14.5 mi.
80/100
7% higher than Baton Rouge
vs 75/100 in Baton Rouge
6
50% more than Baton Rouge
vs 4 nonstops in Baton Rouge
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