same $100k income, fresh start from Akron
changea dispatch from
ocala
FL
29.19°N
82.13°W
Ocala is the horse capital of the world (it actually has more thoroughbred horses than Lexington, Kentucky), with rolling hills of horse farms unlike anywhere else in Florida. Silver Springs (one of the largest artesian springs in the world) is right next door, with glass-bottom boats and clear blue water. Surprisingly hilly. Slower than the coastal cities, with a quietly strong equestrian economy.
the verdict
more expensive each month than Akron
A small premium for Ocala. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,616/mo
28% more expensive than Akron(vs $1,259/mo)
0%
$332/mo less in state tax than Akron
vs 3.99% in Akron
$6,717/mo
$25 less than Akron
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
17% more expensive than Akron
vs $236k in Akron
410k
vs 698k in Akron
field notes, weather & such.
208
pleasant days a year, in ocala.
Akron keeps to 152 pleasant days a year.
97% fewer events than Akron. The pace eases up.
62/100
5% lower than Akron
vs 65/100 in Akron
Closest outdoor draw: Silver River State Park, 6.4 mi.
63/100
17% lower than Akron
vs 76/100 in Akron
5
55% fewer than Akron
vs 11 nonstops in Akron
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