$100k a year, no longer in Reno
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melbourne
FL
28.08°N
80.61°W
Palm Bay is part of the Space Coast, which means you can watch SpaceX and NASA rocket launches from the backyard on a clear day. The Indian River Lagoon is right there for fishing, kayaking, and manatee spotting. It's quieter and more affordable than the bigger Florida metros, with quick access to Cocoa Beach and Kennedy Space Center. Suburban in a Florida way.
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cheaper each month than Reno
Money-wise it's a wash. The case for Melbourne is everything that isn't rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,895/mo
1% cheaper than Reno(vs $1,908/mo)
0%
vs 0% in Reno
$6,438/mo
$13 more than Reno
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$351k
39% cheaper than Reno
vs $574k in Reno
644k
vs 565k in Reno
field notes, weather & such.
254
pleasant days a year, in melbourne.
Reno only logs 201 pleasant days.
100% fewer events than Reno. The pace eases up.
55/100
23% lower than Reno
vs 71/100 in Reno
Closest outdoor draw: Canaveral National Seashore, 49.6 mi.
84/100
12% lower than Reno
vs 95/100 in Reno
2
85% fewer than Reno
vs 13 nonstops in Reno
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