on $100k a year, leaving Durham
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
lighter monthly cost than Durham
Ocala gives you room Durham doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,616/mo
4% cheaper than Durham(vs $1,684/mo)
0%
$375/mo less in state tax than Durham
vs 4.5% in Durham
$6,717/mo
$443 more than Durham
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
33% cheaper than Durham
vs $415k in Durham
410k
vs 609k in Durham
field notes, weather & such.
208
pleasant days a year, in ocala.
Durham only manages 178 of those.
Noticeably quieter than Durham. About 97% fewer events on a typical month.
62/100
24% higher than Durham
vs 50/100 in Durham
Closest outdoor draw: Silver River State Park, 6.4 mi.
63/100
21% lower than Durham
vs 80/100 in Durham
5
87% fewer than Durham
vs 39 nonstops in Durham
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