$100k a year, no longer in Baltimore
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
less monthly outlay than Baltimore
Ocala runs on a fraction of Baltimore's budget. Same paycheck, real lifestyle upgrade.
a quick ledger.
$1,616/mo
13% cheaper than Baltimore(vs $1,868/mo)
0%
$683/mo less in state tax than Baltimore
vs 8.2% in Baltimore
$6,717/mo
$935 more than Baltimore
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
33% cheaper than Baltimore
vs $412k in Baltimore
410k
vs 2.8M in Baltimore
field notes, weather & such.
208
pleasant days a year, in ocala.
Baltimore keeps to 168 pleasant days a year.
Noticeably quieter than Baltimore. About 99% fewer events on a typical month.
62/100
6% lower than Baltimore
vs 66/100 in Baltimore
Closest outdoor draw: Silver River State Park, 6.4 mi.
63/100
36% lower than Baltimore
vs 98/100 in Baltimore
5
93% fewer than Baltimore
vs 72 nonstops in Baltimore
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