same $100k income, fresh start from Dayton
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 Dayton
Lexington costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
13% more expensive than Dayton(vs $1,321/mo)
4.5%
$43/mo more in state tax than Dayton
vs 3.99% in Dayton
$6,470/mo
$210 less than Dayton
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
134% more expensive than Dayton
vs $139k in Dayton
520k
vs 808k in Dayton
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Dayton keeps to 171 pleasant days a year.
A real upgrade on things to do: 3.0× Dayton's pace.
60/100
3% lower than Dayton
vs 62/100 in Dayton
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
1% lower than Dayton
vs 89/100 in Dayton
13
19% fewer than Dayton
vs 16 nonstops in Dayton
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