$100k a year, no longer in Virginia Beach
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 Virginia Beach
Ocala is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,616/mo
11% cheaper than Virginia Beach(vs $1,819/mo)
0%
$479/mo less in state tax than Virginia Beach
vs 5.75% in Virginia Beach
$6,717/mo
$682 more than Virginia Beach
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
26% cheaper than Virginia Beach
vs $375k in Virginia Beach
410k
vs 1.8M in Virginia Beach
field notes, weather & such.
208
pleasant days a year, in ocala.
Virginia Beach actually gets more: 211 pleasant days a year.
But the calendar thins out: Virginia Beach stays 30.0× busier.
62/100
9% higher than Virginia Beach
vs 57/100 in Virginia Beach
Closest outdoor draw: Silver River State Park, 6.4 mi.
63/100
28% lower than Virginia Beach
vs 88/100 in Virginia Beach
5
71% fewer than Virginia Beach
vs 17 nonstops in Virginia Beach
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