with $100k coming in, swapping out of Harrisburg
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 Harrisburg
Money-wise it's a wash. The case for Ocala is everything that isn't rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,616/mo
12% more expensive than Harrisburg(vs $1,446/mo)
0%
$256/mo less in state tax than Harrisburg
vs 3.07% in Harrisburg
$6,717/mo
$85 more than Harrisburg
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
10% cheaper than Harrisburg
vs $309k in Harrisburg
410k
vs 606k in Harrisburg
field notes, weather & such.
208
pleasant days a year, in ocala.
Harrisburg only manages 152 of those.
97% fewer events than Harrisburg. The pace eases up.
62/100
10% lower than Harrisburg
vs 69/100 in Harrisburg
Closest outdoor draw: Silver River State Park, 6.4 mi.
63/100
32% lower than Harrisburg
vs 93/100 in Harrisburg
5
58% fewer than Harrisburg
vs 12 nonstops in Harrisburg
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