$100k a year, no longer in Madison
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 Madison
Cost barely budges between Syracuse and Madison. Pick this one for the texture of the days, not the math.
a quick ledger.
$1,619/mo
3% cheaper than Madison(vs $1,673/mo)
5.85%
$35/mo less in state tax than Madison
vs 6.27% in Madison
$6,227/mo
$89 more than Madison
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$254k
45% cheaper than Madison
vs $465k in Madison
653k
vs 694k in Madison
field notes, weather & such.
142
pleasant days a year, in syracuse.
Madison gets 147 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
Nights and weekends fill up faster. 1.8× more on the calendar than Madison.
59/100
12% lower than Madison
vs 67/100 in Madison
Closest outdoor draw: Green Lakes State Park, 9.9 mi.
91/100
3% higher than Madison
vs 88/100 in Madison
16
45% more than Madison
vs 11 nonstops in Madison
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