same $100k income, fresh start from Allentown
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
lighter monthly cost than Allentown
Not a fortune, but real money. Lexington runs cheaper than Allentown month over month.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
18% cheaper than Allentown(vs $1,809/mo)
4.5%
$119/mo more in state tax than Allentown
vs 3.07% in Allentown
$6,470/mo
$201 more than Allentown
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
10% cheaper than Allentown
vs $359k in Allentown
520k
vs 874k in Allentown
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Allentown only logs 157 pleasant days.
1.6× the events of Allentown, and the calendar shows it.
60/100
18% lower than Allentown
vs 73/100 in Allentown
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
2% higher than Allentown
vs 86/100 in Allentown
13
44% more than Allentown
vs 9 nonstops in Allentown
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