$100k a year, no longer in Sarasota
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 Sarasota
Ocala is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,616/mo
24% cheaper than Sarasota(vs $2,121/mo)
0%
vs 0% in Sarasota
$6,717/mo
$505 more than Sarasota
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
35% cheaper than Sarasota
vs $423k in Sarasota
410k
vs 262k in Sarasota
field notes, weather & such.
208
pleasant days a year, in ocala.
Sarasota has the edge here, logging 249 pleasant days a year.
Noticeably quieter than Sarasota. About 67% fewer events on a typical month.
62/100
5% higher than Sarasota
vs 59/100 in Sarasota
Closest outdoor draw: Silver River State Park, 6.4 mi.
63/100
34% lower than Sarasota
vs 96/100 in Sarasota
5
17% fewer than Sarasota
vs 6 nonstops in Sarasota
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