$100k salary, packing up from Honolulu
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
below Honolulu's monthly cost
Move to Lexington and the monthly math gets easier. Honolulu's rent is the headline; Lexington's is a footnote.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
48% cheaper than Honolulu(vs $2,843/mo)
4.5%
$542/mo less in state tax than Honolulu
vs 11% in Honolulu
$6,470/mo
$1,896 more than Honolulu
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
69% cheaper than Honolulu
vs $1061k in Honolulu
520k
vs 989k in Honolulu
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Honolulu gets 316 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
Honolulu hosts 2.3× more events.
60/100
9% higher than Honolulu
vs 55/100 in Honolulu
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
11% lower than Honolulu
vs 99/100 in Honolulu
13
75% fewer than Honolulu
vs 51 nonstops in Honolulu
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