on $100k a year, leaving Boise
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 Boise's monthly cost
Lexington gives you room Boise doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
17% cheaper than Boise(vs $1,794/mo)
4.5%
$108/mo less in state tax than Boise
vs 5.8% in Boise
$6,470/mo
$414 more than Boise
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
34% cheaper than Boise
vs $490k in Boise
520k
vs 827k in Boise
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Boise only logs 166 pleasant days.
A similar weekend lineup to Boise.
60/100
27% lower than Boise
vs 82/100 in Boise
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
8% lower than Boise
vs 96/100 in Boise
13
19% fewer than Boise
vs 16 nonstops in Boise
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