with $100k coming in, swapping out of Augusta
changea dispatch from
syracuse
NY
43.05°N
76.15°W
Syracuse averages around 120 inches of snow per year, which is the most of any major U.S. city, and locals wear it like a badge. The Carrier Dome (now JMA Wireless Dome) is the largest on-campus arena in the country. The food scene leans Italian (Salt City was an Italian immigrant hub) and excellent. The Finger Lakes are right next door. Bring boots.
the verdict
the monthly premium over Augusta
Syracuse costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$1,619/mo
12% more expensive than Augusta(vs $1,443/mo)
5.85%
$30/mo more in state tax than Augusta
vs 5.49% in Augusta
$6,227/mo
$206 less than Augusta
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$254k
3% more expensive than Augusta
vs $247k in Augusta
653k
vs 628k in Augusta
field notes, weather & such.
142
pleasant days a year, in syracuse.
Augusta has the edge here, logging 191 pleasant days a year. Bring a real coat. 53 days stay under 20°, well past Augusta's 2.
Nights and weekends fill up faster. 23.3× more on the calendar than Augusta.
59/100
28% higher than Augusta
vs 46/100 in Augusta
Closest outdoor draw: Green Lakes State Park, 9.9 mi.
91/100
23% higher than Augusta
vs 74/100 in Augusta
16
433% more than Augusta
vs 3 nonstops in Augusta
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