$100k a year, no longer in Baton Rouge
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 each month than Baton Rouge ran you
Lexington costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
9% more expensive than Baton Rouge(vs $1,361/mo)
4.5%
$125/mo more in state tax than Baton Rouge
vs 3% in Baton Rouge
$6,470/mo
$252 less than Baton Rouge
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
30% more expensive than Baton Rouge
vs $250k in Baton Rouge
520k
vs 874k in Baton Rouge
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Baton Rouge actually gets more: 187 pleasant days a year.
180% more happening than in Baton Rouge.
60/100
20% higher than Baton Rouge
vs 50/100 in Baton Rouge
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
17% higher than Baton Rouge
vs 75/100 in Baton Rouge
13
225% more than Baton Rouge
vs 4 nonstops in Baton Rouge
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