same $100k income, fresh start from Hartford
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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 Hartford
Not a fortune, but real money. Lexington runs cheaper than Hartford month over month.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
23% cheaper than Hartford(vs $1,931/mo)
4.5%
$83/mo less in state tax than Hartford
vs 5.5% in Hartford
$6,470/mo
$526 more than Hartford
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
21% cheaper than Hartford
vs $411k in Hartford
520k
vs 1.2M in Hartford
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Hartford only logs 148 pleasant days.
Nights and weekends fill up faster. 1.4× more on the calendar than Hartford.
60/100
10% lower than Hartford
vs 67/100 in Hartford
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
3% lower than Hartford
vs 91/100 in Hartford
13
50% fewer than Hartford
vs 26 nonstops in Hartford
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