on $100k a year, leaving Lexington
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 Lexington
Ocala gives you room Lexington doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,616/mo
9% more expensive than Lexington(vs $1,488/mo)
0%
$375/mo less in state tax than Lexington
vs 4.5% in Lexington
$6,717/mo
$247 more than Lexington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
15% cheaper than Lexington
vs $324k in Lexington
410k
vs 520k in Lexington
field notes, weather & such.
208
pleasant days a year, in ocala.
Lexington keeps to 171 pleasant days a year.
Lexington hosts 42.0× more events.
62/100
3% higher than Lexington
vs 60/100 in Lexington
Closest outdoor draw: Silver River State Park, 6.4 mi.
63/100
28% lower than Lexington
vs 88/100 in Lexington
5
62% fewer than Lexington
vs 13 nonstops in Lexington
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