$100k a year, no longer in Durham
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
cheaper each month than Durham
Cost barely budges between Lexington and Durham. Pick this one for the texture of the days, not the math.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
12% cheaper than Durham(vs $1,684/mo)
4.5%
vs 4.5% in Durham
$6,470/mo
$196 more than Durham
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
22% cheaper than Durham
vs $415k in Durham
520k
vs 609k in Durham
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Durham actually gets more: 178 pleasant days a year.
On par with Durham for events and shows.
60/100
20% higher than Durham
vs 50/100 in Durham
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
10% higher than Durham
vs 80/100 in Durham
13
67% fewer than Durham
vs 39 nonstops in Durham
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