$100k a year, no longer in Akron
changea dispatch from
lexington
KY
38.04°N
84.50°W
Lexington is the Thoroughbred horse capital of the world, with bluegrass-fed horse farms surrounding the city in white-fenced perfection. Keeneland racetrack is one of the most beautiful in the world. The bourbon trail starts right here. Downtown is small but tightening up nicely with food and bars. The University of Kentucky's blue bleeds through everything.
the verdict
more each month than Akron ran you
Lexington costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
18% more expensive than Akron(vs $1,259/mo)
4.5%
$43/mo more in state tax than Akron
vs 3.99% in Akron
$6,470/mo
$272 less than Akron
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
37% more expensive than Akron
vs $236k in Akron
520k
vs 698k in Akron
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Akron only manages 152 of those.
Things to do run about even with Akron.
60/100
8% lower than Akron
vs 65/100 in Akron
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
16% higher than Akron
vs 76/100 in Akron
13
18% more than Akron
vs 11 nonstops in Akron
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