$100k a year, no longer in Indianapolis
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 cost of moving past Indianapolis
Syracuse costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$1,619/mo
7% more expensive than Indianapolis(vs $1,511/mo)
5.85%
$238/mo more in state tax than Indianapolis
vs 3% in Indianapolis
$6,227/mo
$345 less than Indianapolis
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$254k
14% cheaper than Indianapolis
vs $296k in Indianapolis
653k
vs 2.1M in Indianapolis
field notes, weather & such.
142
pleasant days a year, in syracuse.
Indianapolis has the edge here, logging 174 pleasant days a year. Winter shows up, though: 53 days below 20° vs Indianapolis's 30.
On par with Indianapolis for events and shows.
59/100
5% lower than Indianapolis
vs 62/100 in Indianapolis
Closest outdoor draw: Green Lakes State Park, 9.9 mi.
91/100
8% lower than Indianapolis
vs 99/100 in Indianapolis
16
54% fewer than Indianapolis
vs 35 nonstops in Indianapolis
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