same $100k income, fresh start from Chattanooga
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 Chattanooga
Lexington runs a little pricier than Chattanooga. The case has to be about something other than rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
2% cheaper than Chattanooga(vs $1,524/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Chattanooga
vs 0% in Chattanooga
$6,470/mo
$339 less than Chattanooga
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
1% more expensive than Chattanooga
vs $322k in Chattanooga
520k
vs 580k in Chattanooga
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Chattanooga barely cracks 167 pleasant ones.
A real upgrade on things to do: 1.8× Chattanooga's pace.
60/100
13% lower than Chattanooga
vs 69/100 in Chattanooga
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
7% higher than Chattanooga
vs 82/100 in Chattanooga
13
63% more than Chattanooga
vs 8 nonstops in Chattanooga
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