$100k a year, no longer in Austin
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
the monthly cost of moving past Austin
Lexington costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
6% cheaper than Austin(vs $1,583/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Austin
vs 0% in Austin
$6,470/mo
$280 less than Austin
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
25% cheaper than Austin
vs $433k in Austin
520k
vs 2.5M in Austin
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Austin keeps to 170 pleasant days a year.
65% fewer events than Austin. The pace eases up.
60/100
7% higher than Austin
vs 56/100 in Austin
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
11% lower than Austin
vs 99/100 in Austin
13
69% fewer than Austin
vs 42 nonstops in Austin
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