$100k a year, no longer in Washington
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 Washington, every month
Lansing runs on a fraction of Washington's budget. Same paycheck, real lifestyle upgrade.
a quick ledger.
$1,259/mo
46% cheaper than Washington(vs $2,352/mo)
4.25%
$354/mo less in state tax than Washington
vs 8.5% in Washington
$6,720/mo
$1,447 more than Washington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$244k
61% cheaper than Washington
vs $626k in Washington
473k
vs 6.3M in Washington
field notes, weather & such.
153
pleasant days a year, in lansing.
Washington edges ahead with 177 pleasant days. Cold is the cost: 52 days drop below 20° vs Washington's 11.
Washington hosts 8.9× more events.
57/100
34% lower than Washington
vs 87/100 in Washington
Closest outdoor draw: Sleepy Hollow State Park, 14.5 mi.
80/100
18% lower than Washington
vs 98/100 in Washington
6
96% fewer than Washington
vs 160 nonstops in Washington
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