same $100k income, fresh start from Anchorage
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 expensive each month than Anchorage
A small premium for Lexington. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
13% cheaper than Anchorage(vs $1,713/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Anchorage
vs 0% in Anchorage
$6,470/mo
$150 less than Anchorage
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
26% cheaper than Anchorage
vs $438k in Anchorage
520k
vs 401k in Anchorage
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Anchorage only manages 93 of those.
60/100
12% lower than Anchorage
vs 68/100 in Anchorage
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
11% higher than Anchorage
vs 79/100 in Anchorage
13
62% fewer than Anchorage
vs 34 nonstops in Anchorage
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