$100k a year, no longer in Rochester
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 Rochester
A small premium for Syracuse. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,619/mo
6% more expensive than Rochester(vs $1,534/mo)
5.85%
vs 5.85% in Rochester
$6,227/mo
$85 less than Rochester
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$254k
7% cheaper than Rochester
vs $273k in Rochester
653k
vs 1.1M in Rochester
field notes, weather & such.
142
pleasant days a year, in syracuse.
Rochester actually gets more: 147 pleasant days a year.
A real upgrade on things to do: 2.3× Rochester's pace.
59/100
2% higher than Rochester
vs 58/100 in Rochester
Closest outdoor draw: Green Lakes State Park, 9.9 mi.
91/100
32% higher than Rochester
vs 69/100 in Rochester
16
11% fewer than Rochester
vs 18 nonstops in Rochester
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