on $100k a year, leaving Washington
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
under Washington, every month
Syracuse runs on a fraction of Washington's budget. Same paycheck, real lifestyle upgrade.
a quick ledger.
$1,619/mo
31% cheaper than Washington(vs $2,352/mo)
5.85%
$221/mo less in state tax than Washington
vs 8.5% in Washington
$6,227/mo
$954 more than Washington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$254k
59% cheaper than Washington
vs $626k in Washington
653k
vs 6.3M in Washington
field notes, weather & such.
142
pleasant days a year, in syracuse.
Washington gets 177 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine. Cold is the cost: 53 days drop below 20° vs Washington's 11.
Noticeably quieter than Washington. About 57% fewer events on a typical month.
59/100
32% lower than Washington
vs 87/100 in Washington
Closest outdoor draw: Green Lakes State Park, 9.9 mi.
91/100
7% lower than Washington
vs 98/100 in Washington
16
90% fewer than Washington
vs 160 nonstops in Washington
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