same $100k income, fresh start from Atlanta
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 Atlanta
Not a fortune, but real money. Lexington runs cheaper than Atlanta month over month.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
18% cheaper than Atlanta(vs $1,814/mo)
4.5%
$82/mo less in state tax than Atlanta
vs 5.49% in Atlanta
$6,470/mo
$408 more than Atlanta
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
16% cheaper than Atlanta
vs $386k in Atlanta
520k
vs 6.3M in Atlanta
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Atlanta edges ahead with 204 pleasant days.
But the calendar thins out: Atlanta stays 5.7× busier.
60/100
10% lower than Atlanta
vs 67/100 in Atlanta
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
5% lower than Atlanta
vs 93/100 in Atlanta
13
94% fewer than Atlanta
vs 217 nonstops in Atlanta
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