$100k salary, packing up from Cincinnati
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
less monthly outlay than Cincinnati
A near-tie on cost. What separates Lexington is the life around the numbers.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
4% cheaper than Cincinnati(vs $1,549/mo)
4.5%
$43/mo more in state tax than Cincinnati
vs 3.99% in Cincinnati
$6,470/mo
$18 more than Cincinnati
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
3% more expensive than Cincinnati
vs $316k in Cincinnati
520k
vs 2.3M in Cincinnati
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Cincinnati barely cracks 162 pleasant ones.
Noticeably quieter than Cincinnati. About 52% fewer events on a typical month.
60/100
17% lower than Cincinnati
vs 72/100 in Cincinnati
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
8% lower than Cincinnati
vs 96/100 in Cincinnati
13
72% fewer than Cincinnati
vs 47 nonstops in Cincinnati
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