with $100k coming in, swapping out of Detroit
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 Detroit
Barely costlier than Detroit. If Lexington pulls you in, it's the life it offers, not the price tag.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
1% more expensive than Detroit(vs $1,472/mo)
4.5%
$21/mo more in state tax than Detroit
vs 4.25% in Detroit
$6,470/mo
$37 less than Detroit
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
24% more expensive than Detroit
vs $262k in Detroit
520k
vs 4.3M in Detroit
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Detroit only logs 160 pleasant days.
Lighter on events: Detroit packs 2.1× more into a month.
60/100
28% higher than Detroit
vs 47/100 in Detroit
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
11% lower than Detroit
vs 99/100 in Detroit
13
90% fewer than Detroit
vs 135 nonstops in Detroit
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