$100k salary, packing up from Baltimore
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 Baltimore's monthly cost
The gap is real. Lexington costs noticeably less than Baltimore, every month.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
20% cheaper than Baltimore(vs $1,868/mo)
4.5%
$308/mo less in state tax than Baltimore
vs 8.2% in Baltimore
$6,470/mo
$688 more than Baltimore
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
21% cheaper than Baltimore
vs $412k in Baltimore
520k
vs 2.8M in Baltimore
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Baltimore only manages 168 of those.
Lighter on events: Baltimore packs 1.6× more into a month.
60/100
9% lower than Baltimore
vs 66/100 in Baltimore
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
10% lower than Baltimore
vs 98/100 in Baltimore
13
82% fewer than Baltimore
vs 72 nonstops in Baltimore
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