same $100k income, fresh start from El Paso
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
more expensive each month than El Paso
Lexington runs a little pricier than El Paso. The case has to be about something other than rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
1% more expensive than El Paso(vs $1,473/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than El Paso
vs 0% in El Paso
$6,470/mo
$390 less than El Paso
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
40% more expensive than El Paso
vs $231k in El Paso
520k
vs 872k in El Paso
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
El Paso edges ahead with 222 pleasant days.
Nights and weekends fill up faster. 1.4× more on the calendar than El Paso.
60/100
8% lower than El Paso
vs 65/100 in El Paso
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
5% lower than El Paso
vs 93/100 in El Paso
13
0% fewer than El Paso
vs 13 nonstops in El Paso
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