same $100k income, fresh start from Charleston
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
cheaper each month than Charleston
Not a fortune, but real money. Lexington runs cheaper than Charleston month over month.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
25% cheaper than Charleston(vs $1,987/mo)
4.5%
$167/mo less in state tax than Charleston
vs 6.5% in Charleston
$6,470/mo
$665 more than Charleston
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
25% cheaper than Charleston
vs $432k in Charleston
520k
vs 849k in Charleston
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Charleston edges ahead with 212 pleasant days.
A similar weekend lineup to Charleston.
60/100
10% lower than Charleston
vs 67/100 in Charleston
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
4% lower than Charleston
vs 92/100 in Charleston
13
35% fewer than Charleston
vs 20 nonstops in Charleston
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