on $100k a year, leaving Fort Wayne
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
pricier each month than Fort Wayne
Lexington costs more than Fort Wayne, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
25% more expensive than Fort Wayne(vs $1,187/mo)
4.5%
$125/mo more in state tax than Fort Wayne
vs 3% in Fort Wayne
$6,470/mo
$426 less than Fort Wayne
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
28% more expensive than Fort Wayne
vs $254k in Fort Wayne
520k
vs 458k in Fort Wayne
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Fort Wayne only logs 161 pleasant days.
A month here packs 2.0× the events of Fort Wayne.
60/100
30% higher than Fort Wayne
vs 46/100 in Fort Wayne
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
2% lower than Fort Wayne
vs 90/100 in Fort Wayne
13
30% more than Fort Wayne
vs 10 nonstops in Fort Wayne
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