with $100k coming in, swapping out of Reno
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
more expensive each month than Reno
Syracuse edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$1,619/mo
15% cheaper than Reno(vs $1,908/mo)
5.85%
$488/mo more in state tax than Reno
vs 0% in Reno
$6,227/mo
$198 less than Reno
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$254k
56% cheaper than Reno
vs $574k in Reno
653k
vs 565k in Reno
field notes, weather & such.
142
pleasant days a year, in syracuse.
Reno actually gets more: 201 pleasant days a year. Winter shows up, though: 53 days below 20° vs Reno's 28.
But the calendar thins out: Reno stays 1.5× busier.
59/100
17% lower than Reno
vs 71/100 in Reno
Closest outdoor draw: Green Lakes State Park, 9.9 mi.
91/100
4% lower than Reno
vs 95/100 in Reno
16
23% more than Reno
vs 13 nonstops in Reno
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