with $100k coming in, swapping out of Augusta
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
below Augusta's monthly cost
Money-wise it's a wash. The case for Lexington is everything that isn't rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
3% more expensive than Augusta(vs $1,443/mo)
4.5%
$82/mo less in state tax than Augusta
vs 5.49% in Augusta
$6,470/mo
$37 more than Augusta
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
31% more expensive than Augusta
vs $247k in Augusta
520k
vs 628k in Augusta
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Augusta has the edge here, logging 191 pleasant days a year.
A month here packs 14.0× the events of Augusta.
60/100
30% higher than Augusta
vs 46/100 in Augusta
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
19% higher than Augusta
vs 74/100 in Augusta
13
333% more than Augusta
vs 3 nonstops in Augusta
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