$100k a year, no longer in Denver
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
less monthly outlay than Denver
Syracuse and Denver land close on cost. The reasons to move are about how you'd live, not what you'd save.
a quick ledger.
$1,619/mo
13% cheaper than Denver(vs $1,863/mo)
5.85%
$121/mo more in state tax than Denver
vs 4.4% in Denver
$6,227/mo
$123 more than Denver
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$254k
58% cheaper than Denver
vs $599k in Denver
653k
vs 3.0M in Denver
field notes, weather & such.
142
pleasant days a year, in syracuse.
Denver actually gets more: 174 pleasant days a year.
Denver hosts 6.5× more events.
59/100
31% lower than Denver
vs 85/100 in Denver
Closest outdoor draw: Green Lakes State Park, 9.9 mi.
91/100
6% lower than Denver
vs 97/100 in Denver
16
91% fewer than Denver
vs 169 nonstops in Denver
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