$100k a year, no longer in Worcester
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 Worcester
Ocala sits well below Worcester on cost. Same paycheck, a noticeably lighter month.
a quick ledger.
$1,616/mo
24% cheaper than Worcester(vs $2,140/mo)
0%
$417/mo less in state tax than Worcester
vs 5% in Worcester
$6,717/mo
$940 more than Worcester
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$277k
43% cheaper than Worcester
vs $486k in Worcester
410k
vs 867k in Worcester
field notes, weather & such.
208
pleasant days a year, in ocala.
Worcester only manages 148 of those.
But the calendar thins out: Worcester stays 30.0× busier.
62/100
5% higher than Worcester
vs 59/100 in Worcester
Closest outdoor draw: Silver River State Park, 6.4 mi.
63/100
30% lower than Worcester
vs 90/100 in Worcester
5
150% more than Worcester
vs 2 nonstops in Worcester
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