$100k a year, no longer in Springfield
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 Springfield, every month
On paper, Lansing and Springfield are twins. In practice they live very differently.
a quick ledger.
$1,259/mo
1% more expensive than Springfield(vs $1,249/mo)
4.25%
$37/mo less in state tax than Springfield
vs 4.7% in Springfield
$6,720/mo
$27 more than Springfield
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$244k
9% cheaper than Springfield
vs $268k in Springfield
473k
vs 491k in Springfield
field notes, weather & such.
153
pleasant days a year, in lansing.
Springfield edges ahead with 170 pleasant days. Winter has bite, though: 52 days drop below 20° vs Springfield's 20.
On par with Springfield for events and shows.
57/100
14% higher than Springfield
vs 50/100 in Springfield
Closest outdoor draw: Sleepy Hollow State Park, 14.5 mi.
80/100
10% lower than Springfield
vs 89/100 in Springfield
6
33% fewer than Springfield
vs 9 nonstops in Springfield
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