$100k salary, packing up from Denver
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
below Denver's monthly cost
The gap is real. Lexington costs noticeably less than Denver, every month.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
20% cheaper than Denver(vs $1,863/mo)
4.5%
$8/mo more in state tax than Denver
vs 4.4% in Denver
$6,470/mo
$366 more than Denver
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
46% cheaper than Denver
vs $599k in Denver
520k
vs 3.0M in Denver
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Denver actually gets more: 174 pleasant days a year.
Lighter on events: Denver packs 10.8× more into a month.
60/100
29% lower than Denver
vs 85/100 in Denver
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
9% lower than Denver
vs 97/100 in Denver
13
92% fewer than Denver
vs 169 nonstops in Denver
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