$100k a year, no longer in Manchester
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 Manchester, every month
Lansing is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,259/mo
40% cheaper than Manchester(vs $2,092/mo)
4.25%
$354/mo more in state tax than Manchester
vs 0% in Manchester
$6,720/mo
$479 more than Manchester
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$244k
56% cheaper than Manchester
vs $548k in Manchester
473k
vs 427k in Manchester
field notes, weather & such.
153
pleasant days a year, in lansing.
Manchester actually gets more: 154 pleasant days a year.
About as much going on as in Manchester.
57/100
8% lower than Manchester
vs 62/100 in Manchester
Closest outdoor draw: Sleepy Hollow State Park, 14.5 mi.
80/100
18% lower than Manchester
vs 98/100 in Manchester
6
54% fewer than Manchester
vs 13 nonstops in Manchester
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