on $100k a year, leaving Chicago
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 Chicago, every month
Lexington gives you room Chicago doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
31% cheaper than Chicago(vs $2,170/mo)
4.5%
$38/mo less in state tax than Chicago
vs 4.95% in Chicago
$6,470/mo
$719 more than Chicago
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
11% cheaper than Chicago
vs $365k in Chicago
520k
vs 9.3M in Chicago
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Chicago only logs 153 pleasant days.
Noticeably quieter than Chicago. About 97% fewer events on a typical month.
60/100
14% lower than Chicago
vs 70/100 in Chicago
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
12% lower than Chicago
vs 100/100 in Chicago
13
94% fewer than Chicago
vs 217 nonstops in Chicago
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