same $100k income, fresh start from Columbus
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
pricier each month than Columbus
Lexington edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
18% more expensive than Columbus(vs $1,264/mo)
4.5%
$82/mo less in state tax than Columbus
vs 5.49% in Columbus
$6,470/mo
$142 less than Columbus
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
56% more expensive than Columbus
vs $208k in Columbus
520k
vs 329k in Columbus
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Columbus actually gets more: 177 pleasant days a year.
1.8× the events of Columbus, and the calendar shows it.
60/100
28% higher than Columbus
vs 47/100 in Columbus
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
13% higher than Columbus
vs 78/100 in Columbus
13
1200% more than Columbus
vs 1 nonstops in Columbus
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