on $100k a year, leaving Grand Rapids
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 Grand Rapids
Cost barely budges between Lexington and Grand Rapids. Pick this one for the texture of the days, not the math.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
8% cheaper than Grand Rapids(vs $1,620/mo)
4.5%
$21/mo more in state tax than Grand Rapids
vs 4.25% in Grand Rapids
$6,470/mo
$111 more than Grand Rapids
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
8% cheaper than Grand Rapids
vs $353k in Grand Rapids
520k
vs 1.2M in Grand Rapids
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Grand Rapids only manages 151 of those.
Noticeably quieter than Grand Rapids. About 39% fewer events on a typical month.
60/100
7% higher than Grand Rapids
vs 56/100 in Grand Rapids
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
9% lower than Grand Rapids
vs 97/100 in Grand Rapids
13
35% fewer than Grand Rapids
vs 20 nonstops in Grand Rapids
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