$100k salary, packing up from Cleveland
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 Cleveland
Almost a wash on cost. The case for Lexington is about what you'd do there, not what you'd save.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
5% more expensive than Cleveland(vs $1,419/mo)
4.5%
$43/mo more in state tax than Cleveland
vs 3.99% in Cleveland
$6,470/mo
$112 less than Cleveland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
29% more expensive than Cleveland
vs $252k in Cleveland
520k
vs 2.2M in Cleveland
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Cleveland barely cracks 159 pleasant ones.
52% fewer events than Cleveland. The pace eases up.
60/100
5% lower than Cleveland
vs 63/100 in Cleveland
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
8% lower than Cleveland
vs 96/100 in Cleveland
13
77% fewer than Cleveland
vs 56 nonstops in Cleveland
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