$100k salary, packing up from Colorado Springs
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 Colorado Springs
The gap is real. Lexington costs noticeably less than Colorado Springs, every month.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
14% cheaper than Colorado Springs(vs $1,733/mo)
4.5%
$8/mo more in state tax than Colorado Springs
vs 4.4% in Colorado Springs
$6,470/mo
$236 more than Colorado Springs
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
30% cheaper than Colorado Springs
vs $463k in Colorado Springs
520k
vs 769k in Colorado Springs
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Colorado Springs actually gets more: 184 pleasant days a year.
Comparable to Colorado Springs for events and concerts.
60/100
15% lower than Colorado Springs
vs 71/100 in Colorado Springs
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
10% higher than Colorado Springs
vs 80/100 in Colorado Springs
13
18% more than Colorado Springs
vs 11 nonstops in Colorado Springs
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