same $100k income, fresh start from Fayetteville
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
lighter monthly cost than Fayetteville
Cost barely budges between Lexington and Fayetteville. Pick this one for the texture of the days, not the math.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
7% cheaper than Fayetteville(vs $1,606/mo)
4.5%
$8/mo more in state tax than Fayetteville
vs 4.4% in Fayetteville
$6,470/mo
$109 more than Fayetteville
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
12% cheaper than Fayetteville
vs $367k in Fayetteville
520k
vs 590k in Fayetteville
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Fayetteville barely cracks 170 pleasant ones.
425% more happening than in Fayetteville.
60/100
6% lower than Fayetteville
vs 64/100 in Fayetteville
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
7% higher than Fayetteville
vs 82/100 in Fayetteville
13
7% fewer than Fayetteville
vs 14 nonstops in Fayetteville
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