same $100k income, fresh start from Charlotte
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 Charlotte
You'd feel the difference in Lexington. Not life-changing money, but real breathing room next to Charlotte.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
14% cheaper than Charlotte(vs $1,728/mo)
4.5%
vs 4.5% in Charlotte
$6,470/mo
$240 more than Charlotte
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
17% cheaper than Charlotte
vs $391k in Charlotte
520k
vs 2.8M in Charlotte
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Charlotte gets 200 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
Lighter on events: Charlotte packs 2.7× more into a month.
60/100
18% higher than Charlotte
vs 51/100 in Charlotte
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
6% lower than Charlotte
vs 94/100 in Charlotte
13
91% fewer than Charlotte
vs 141 nonstops in Charlotte
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