on $100k a year, leaving New York
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 New York
Ocala runs on a fraction of New York's budget. Same paycheck, real lifestyle upgrade.
a quick ledger.
$1,616/mo
51% cheaper than New York(vs $3,329/mo)
0%
$894/mo less in state tax than New York
vs 10.73% in New York
$6,717/mo
$2,607 more than New York
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
63% cheaper than New York
vs $739k in New York
410k
vs 19.5M in New York
field notes, weather & such.
208
pleasant days a year, in ocala.
New York only logs 171 pleasant days.
Noticeably quieter than New York. About 100% fewer events on a typical month.
62/100
21% lower than New York
vs 78/100 in New York
Closest outdoor draw: Silver River State Park, 6.4 mi.
63/100
37% lower than New York
vs 100/100 in New York
5
98% fewer than New York
vs 215 nonstops in New York
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