on $100k a year, leaving Montgomery
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 Montgomery
Money-wise it's a wash. The case for Ocala is everything that isn't rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,616/mo
17% more expensive than Montgomery(vs $1,376/mo)
0%
$417/mo less in state tax than Montgomery
vs 5% in Montgomery
$6,717/mo
$176 more than Montgomery
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
31% more expensive than Montgomery
vs $212k in Montgomery
410k
vs 385k in Montgomery
field notes, weather & such.
208
pleasant days a year, in ocala.
Montgomery only manages 181 of those.
Noticeably quieter than Montgomery. About 97% fewer events on a typical month.
62/100
41% higher than Montgomery
vs 44/100 in Montgomery
Closest outdoor draw: Silver River State Park, 6.4 mi.
63/100
3% higher than Montgomery
vs 61/100 in Montgomery
5
67% more than Montgomery
vs 3 nonstops in Montgomery
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