$100k a year, no longer in Buffalo
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 expensive each month than Buffalo
A small premium for Lexington. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
8% more expensive than Buffalo(vs $1,374/mo)
4.5%
$113/mo less in state tax than Buffalo
vs 5.85% in Buffalo
$6,470/mo
$2 less than Buffalo
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
16% more expensive than Buffalo
vs $280k in Buffalo
520k
vs 1.2M in Buffalo
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Buffalo keeps to 152 pleasant days a year.
Noticeably quieter than Buffalo. About 38% fewer events on a typical month.
60/100
9% lower than Buffalo
vs 66/100 in Buffalo
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
3% lower than Buffalo
vs 91/100 in Buffalo
13
35% fewer than Buffalo
vs 20 nonstops in Buffalo
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