$100k a year, no longer in Boulder
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
less monthly outlay than Boulder
Lexington is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
33% cheaper than Boulder(vs $2,216/mo)
4.5%
$8/mo more in state tax than Boulder
vs 4.4% in Boulder
$6,470/mo
$719 more than Boulder
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
59% cheaper than Boulder
vs $783k in Boulder
520k
vs 327k in Boulder
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Boulder edges ahead with 178 pleasant days.
A month here packs 7.0× the events of Boulder.
60/100
24% lower than Boulder
vs 79/100 in Boulder
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
5% higher than Boulder
vs 84/100 in Boulder
13
92% fewer than Boulder
vs 169 nonstops in Boulder
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