with $100k coming in, swapping out of Dallas
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 cost of moving past Dallas
Lexington runs a little pricier than Dallas. The case has to be about something other than rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
10% cheaper than Dallas(vs $1,647/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Dallas
vs 0% in Dallas
$6,470/mo
$216 less than Dallas
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
12% cheaper than Dallas
vs $367k in Dallas
520k
vs 8.1M in Dallas
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Dallas barely cracks 171 pleasant ones.
Lighter on events: Dallas packs 10.5× more into a month.
60/100
5% higher than Dallas
vs 57/100 in Dallas
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
5% lower than Dallas
vs 93/100 in Dallas
13
93% fewer than Dallas
vs 190 nonstops in Dallas
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