$100k a year, no longer in Roanoke
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 Roanoke
Ocala is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,616/mo
17% more expensive than Roanoke(vs $1,382/mo)
0%
$479/mo less in state tax than Roanoke
vs 5.75% in Roanoke
$6,717/mo
$245 more than Roanoke
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
7% cheaper than Roanoke
vs $296k in Roanoke
410k
vs 314k in Roanoke
field notes, weather & such.
208
pleasant days a year, in ocala.
Roanoke keeps to 179 pleasant days a year.
Roanoke hosts 12.0× more events.
62/100
10% lower than Roanoke
vs 69/100 in Roanoke
Closest outdoor draw: Silver River State Park, 6.4 mi.
63/100
33% lower than Roanoke
vs 94/100 in Roanoke
5
44% fewer than Roanoke
vs 9 nonstops in Roanoke
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