with $100k coming in, swapping out of Philadelphia
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
cheaper each month than Philadelphia
In Ocala, rent stops being the headline. The cost gap shows up every month without you trying.
a quick ledger.
$1,616/mo
14% cheaper than Philadelphia(vs $1,869/mo)
0%
$568/mo less in state tax than Philadelphia
vs 6.82% in Philadelphia
$6,717/mo
$821 more than Philadelphia
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
30% cheaper than Philadelphia
vs $393k in Philadelphia
410k
vs 6.2M in Philadelphia
field notes, weather & such.
208
pleasant days a year, in ocala.
Philadelphia only manages 173 of those.
Noticeably quieter than Philadelphia. About 99% fewer events on a typical month.
62/100
10% lower than Philadelphia
vs 69/100 in Philadelphia
Closest outdoor draw: Silver River State Park, 6.4 mi.
63/100
37% lower than Philadelphia
vs 100/100 in Philadelphia
5
96% fewer than Philadelphia
vs 122 nonstops in Philadelphia
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