with $100k coming in, swapping out of Melbourne
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 Melbourne
Syracuse runs a little pricier than Melbourne. The case has to be about something other than rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,619/mo
15% cheaper than Melbourne(vs $1,895/mo)
5.85%
$488/mo more in state tax than Melbourne
vs 0% in Melbourne
$6,227/mo
$211 less than Melbourne
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$254k
28% cheaper than Melbourne
vs $351k in Melbourne
653k
vs 644k in Melbourne
field notes, weather & such.
142
pleasant days a year, in syracuse.
Melbourne edges ahead with 254 pleasant days. Winter asks for something in return: 53 days under 20° here, 0 in Melbourne.
59/100
7% higher than Melbourne
vs 55/100 in Melbourne
Closest outdoor draw: Green Lakes State Park, 9.9 mi.
91/100
8% higher than Melbourne
vs 84/100 in Melbourne
16
700% more than Melbourne
vs 2 nonstops in Melbourne
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