$100k a year, no longer in Chattanooga
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
the monthly cost of moving past Chattanooga
Barely costlier than Chattanooga. If Ocala pulls you in, it's the life it offers, not the price tag.
a quick ledger.
$1,616/mo
6% more expensive than Chattanooga(vs $1,524/mo)
0%
vs 0% in Chattanooga
$6,717/mo
$92 less than Chattanooga
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
14% cheaper than Chattanooga
vs $322k in Chattanooga
410k
vs 580k in Chattanooga
field notes, weather & such.
208
pleasant days a year, in ocala.
Chattanooga only logs 167 pleasant days.
96% fewer events than Chattanooga. The pace eases up.
62/100
10% lower than Chattanooga
vs 69/100 in Chattanooga
Closest outdoor draw: Silver River State Park, 6.4 mi.
63/100
23% lower than Chattanooga
vs 82/100 in Chattanooga
5
37% fewer than Chattanooga
vs 8 nonstops in Chattanooga
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