$100k a year, no longer in Lakeland
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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under Lakeland, every month
Lansing is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,259/mo
31% cheaper than Lakeland(vs $1,834/mo)
4.25%
$354/mo more in state tax than Lakeland
vs 0% in Lakeland
$6,720/mo
$221 more than Lakeland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$244k
19% cheaper than Lakeland
vs $301k in Lakeland
473k
vs 818k in Lakeland
field notes, weather & such.
153
pleasant days a year, in lansing.
Lakeland actually gets more: 206 pleasant days a year. Bring a real coat. 52 days stay under 20°, well past Lakeland's 0.
A month here packs 1.5× the events of Lakeland.
57/100
19% higher than Lakeland
vs 48/100 in Lakeland
Closest outdoor draw: Sleepy Hollow State Park, 14.5 mi.
80/100
21% higher than Lakeland
vs 66/100 in Lakeland
6
91% fewer than Lakeland
vs 68 nonstops in Lakeland
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