$100k a year, no longer in Duluth
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
less monthly outlay than Duluth
Lexington is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
5% cheaper than Duluth(vs $1,559/mo)
4.5%
$279/mo less in state tax than Duluth
vs 7.85% in Duluth
$6,470/mo
$350 more than Duluth
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
29% more expensive than Duluth
vs $252k in Duluth
520k
vs 282k in Duluth
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Duluth only logs 132 pleasant days.
Nights and weekends fill up faster. 1.4× more on the calendar than Duluth.
60/100
18% lower than Duluth
vs 73/100 in Duluth
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
184% higher than Duluth
vs 31/100 in Duluth
13
225% more than Duluth
vs 4 nonstops in Duluth
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