$100k a year, no longer in Buffalo
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 Buffalo
Ocala is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,616/mo
18% more expensive than Buffalo(vs $1,374/mo)
0%
$487/mo less in state tax than Buffalo
vs 5.85% in Buffalo
$6,717/mo
$245 more than Buffalo
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
1% cheaper than Buffalo
vs $280k in Buffalo
410k
vs 1.2M in Buffalo
field notes, weather & such.
208
pleasant days a year, in ocala.
Buffalo keeps to 152 pleasant days a year.
But the calendar thins out: Buffalo stays 68.0× busier.
62/100
6% lower than Buffalo
vs 66/100 in Buffalo
Closest outdoor draw: Silver River State Park, 6.4 mi.
63/100
31% lower than Buffalo
vs 91/100 in Buffalo
5
75% fewer than Buffalo
vs 20 nonstops in Buffalo
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