on $100k a year, leaving Lakeland
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 Lakeland
Ocala gives you room Lakeland doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,616/mo
12% cheaper than Lakeland(vs $1,834/mo)
0%
vs 0% in Lakeland
$6,717/mo
$218 more than Lakeland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
8% cheaper than Lakeland
vs $301k in Lakeland
410k
vs 818k in Lakeland
field notes, weather & such.
208
pleasant days a year, in ocala.
Lakeland keeps to 206 pleasant days a year.
Lakeland hosts 12.0× more events.
62/100
29% higher than Lakeland
vs 48/100 in Lakeland
Closest outdoor draw: Silver River State Park, 6.4 mi.
63/100
5% lower than Lakeland
vs 66/100 in Lakeland
5
93% fewer than Lakeland
vs 68 nonstops in Lakeland
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