with $100k coming in, swapping out of Hickory
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 Hickory
A small premium for Lexington. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
4% more expensive than Hickory(vs $1,434/mo)
4.5%
vs 4.5% in Hickory
$6,470/mo
$54 less than Hickory
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
21% more expensive than Hickory
vs $268k in Hickory
520k
vs 370k in Hickory
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Hickory has the edge here, logging 189 pleasant days a year.
2.2× the events of Hickory, and the calendar shows it.
60/100
6% lower than Hickory
vs 64/100 in Hickory
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
26% higher than Hickory
vs 70/100 in Hickory
13
0% fewer than Hickory
vs 0 nonstops in Hickory
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