$100k a year, no longer in Reno
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 Reno, every month
Lansing is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,259/mo
34% cheaper than Reno(vs $1,908/mo)
4.25%
$354/mo more in state tax than Reno
vs 0% in Reno
$6,720/mo
$295 more than Reno
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$244k
58% cheaper than Reno
vs $574k in Reno
473k
vs 565k in Reno
field notes, weather & such.
153
pleasant days a year, in lansing.
Reno has the edge here, logging 201 pleasant days a year. Cold snaps are part of the year: 52 days below 20° here, 28 in Reno.
Lighter on events: Reno packs 5.7× more into a month.
57/100
20% lower than Reno
vs 71/100 in Reno
Closest outdoor draw: Sleepy Hollow State Park, 14.5 mi.
80/100
16% lower than Reno
vs 95/100 in Reno
6
54% fewer than Reno
vs 13 nonstops in Reno
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