$100k salary, packing up from Gainesville
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
the monthly cost of moving past Gainesville
Lexington costs more than Gainesville, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
10% cheaper than Gainesville(vs $1,645/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Gainesville
vs 0% in Gainesville
$6,470/mo
$218 less than Gainesville
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
2% more expensive than Gainesville
vs $317k in Gainesville
520k
vs 350k in Gainesville
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Gainesville gets 206 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
A month here packs 14.0× the events of Gainesville.
60/100
5% lower than Gainesville
vs 63/100 in Gainesville
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
3% lower than Gainesville
vs 91/100 in Gainesville
13
160% more than Gainesville
vs 5 nonstops in Gainesville
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