with $100k coming in, swapping out of Lexington
changea dispatch from
chattanooga
TN
35.05°N
85.31°W
Chattanooga became the first city in the country to roll out gigabit fiber internet to every home (2010, via the municipal utility), which jump-started a tech and remote-work scene. Lookout Mountain rises right above town, with Ruby Falls' underground waterfall and Rock City's epic views. The Tennessee Riverwalk is gorgeous. The Choo Choo (old terminal turned hotel) is a fun stay.
the verdict
below Lexington's monthly cost
You'd feel the difference in Chattanooga. Not life-changing money, but real breathing room next to Lexington.
a quick ledger.
$1,524/mo
2% more expensive than Lexington(vs $1,488/mo)
0%
$375/mo less in state tax than Lexington
vs 4.5% in Lexington
$6,809/mo
$339 more than Lexington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$322k
1% cheaper than Lexington
vs $324k in Lexington
580k
vs 520k in Lexington
field notes, weather & such.
167
pleasant days a year, in chattanooga.
Lexington gets 171 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
Noticeably quieter than Lexington. About 45% fewer events on a typical month.
69/100
15% higher than Lexington
vs 60/100 in Lexington
Closest outdoor draw: Cumberland Trail, 12.2 mi.
82/100
7% lower than Lexington
vs 88/100 in Lexington
8
38% fewer than Lexington
vs 13 nonstops in Lexington
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