$100k salary, packing up from Clarksville
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
the monthly premium over Clarksville
You'd pay for Lexington. The question is whether the days are worth the difference.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
11% more expensive than Clarksville(vs $1,337/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Clarksville
vs 0% in Clarksville
$6,470/mo
$526 less than Clarksville
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
10% more expensive than Clarksville
vs $294k in Clarksville
520k
vs 337k in Clarksville
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Clarksville actually gets more: 173 pleasant days a year.
2000% more happening than in Clarksville.
60/100
18% higher than Clarksville
vs 51/100 in Clarksville
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
6% higher than Clarksville
vs 83/100 in Clarksville
13
72% fewer than Clarksville
vs 47 nonstops in Clarksville
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