same $100k income, fresh start from Bridgeport
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
under Bridgeport, every month
Move to Lexington and the monthly math gets easier. Bridgeport's rent is the headline; Lexington's is a footnote.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
46% cheaper than Bridgeport(vs $2,767/mo)
4.5%
$83/mo less in state tax than Bridgeport
vs 5.5% in Bridgeport
$6,470/mo
$1,362 more than Bridgeport
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
58% cheaper than Bridgeport
vs $768k in Bridgeport
520k
vs 952k in Bridgeport
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Bridgeport gets 172 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
A real upgrade on things to do: 6.0× Bridgeport's pace.
60/100
6% lower than Bridgeport
vs 64/100 in Bridgeport
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
4% lower than Bridgeport
vs 92/100 in Bridgeport
13
1200% more than Bridgeport
vs 1 nonstops in Bridgeport
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