same $100k income, fresh start from Lancaster
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 Lancaster
On paper, Ocala and Lancaster are twins. In practice they live very differently.
a quick ledger.
$1,616/mo
7% more expensive than Lancaster(vs $1,517/mo)
0%
$256/mo less in state tax than Lancaster
vs 3.07% in Lancaster
$6,717/mo
$156 more than Lancaster
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
28% cheaper than Lancaster
vs $384k in Lancaster
410k
vs 559k in Lancaster
field notes, weather & such.
208
pleasant days a year, in ocala.
Lancaster only manages 158 of those.
93% fewer events than Lancaster. The pace eases up.
62/100
2% lower than Lancaster
vs 63/100 in Lancaster
Closest outdoor draw: Silver River State Park, 6.4 mi.
63/100
35% lower than Lancaster
vs 97/100 in Lancaster
5
400% more than Lancaster
vs 1 nonstops in Lancaster
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