$100k salary, packing up from Houston
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 premium over Houston
Lexington costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
8% cheaper than Houston(vs $1,610/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Houston
vs 0% in Houston
$6,470/mo
$253 less than Houston
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
4% more expensive than Houston
vs $311k in Houston
520k
vs 7.5M in Houston
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Houston keeps to 171 pleasant days a year.
Houston hosts 5.0× more events.
60/100
9% higher than Houston
vs 55/100 in Houston
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
14% higher than Houston
vs 77/100 in Houston
13
93% fewer than Houston
vs 176 nonstops in Houston
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