$100k a year, no longer in Fort Collins
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 Fort Collins
Lexington is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
25% cheaper than Fort Collins(vs $1,971/mo)
4.5%
$8/mo more in state tax than Fort Collins
vs 4.4% in Fort Collins
$6,470/mo
$474 more than Fort Collins
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
43% cheaper than Fort Collins
vs $572k in Fort Collins
520k
vs 371k in Fort Collins
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Fort Collins actually gets more: 177 pleasant days a year.
Nights and weekends fill up faster. 42.0× more on the calendar than Fort Collins.
60/100
13% lower than Fort Collins
vs 69/100 in Fort Collins
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
2% higher than Fort Collins
vs 86/100 in Fort Collins
13
92% fewer than Fort Collins
vs 169 nonstops in Fort Collins
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