with $100k coming in, swapping out of Columbia
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 Columbia
You'd feel the difference in Lexington. Not life-changing money, but real breathing room next to Columbia.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
4% cheaper than Columbia(vs $1,551/mo)
4.5%
$167/mo less in state tax than Columbia
vs 6.5% in Columbia
$6,470/mo
$229 more than Columbia
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
27% more expensive than Columbia
vs $255k in Columbia
520k
vs 857k in Columbia
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Columbia actually gets more: 189 pleasant days a year.
2.2× the events of Columbia, and the calendar shows it.
60/100
9% higher than Columbia
vs 55/100 in Columbia
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
4% higher than Columbia
vs 85/100 in Columbia
13
30% more than Columbia
vs 10 nonstops in Columbia
compare lexington with:
