with $100k coming in, swapping out of Los Angeles
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
less monthly outlay than Los Angeles
In Ocala, rent stops being the headline. The cost gap shows up every month without you trying.
a quick ledger.
$1,616/mo
44% cheaper than Los Angeles(vs $2,899/mo)
0%
$775/mo less in state tax than Los Angeles
vs 9.3% in Los Angeles
$6,717/mo
$2,058 more than Los Angeles
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
73% cheaper than Los Angeles
vs $1029k in Los Angeles
410k
vs 12.8M in Los Angeles
field notes, weather & such.
208
pleasant days a year, in ocala.
Los Angeles actually gets more: 283 pleasant days a year.
100% fewer events than Los Angeles. The pace eases up.
62/100
7% lower than Los Angeles
vs 67/100 in Los Angeles
Closest outdoor draw: Silver River State Park, 6.4 mi.
63/100
34% lower than Los Angeles
vs 96/100 in Los Angeles
5
97% fewer than Los Angeles
vs 150 nonstops in Los Angeles
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