same $100k income, fresh start from Huntsville
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 Huntsville
Almost a wash on cost. The case for Lexington is about what you'd do there, not what you'd save.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
8% more expensive than Huntsville(vs $1,374/mo)
4.5%
$42/mo less in state tax than Huntsville
vs 5% in Huntsville
$6,470/mo
$73 less than Huntsville
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
3% more expensive than Huntsville
vs $316k in Huntsville
520k
vs 527k in Huntsville
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Huntsville edges ahead with 177 pleasant days.
A month here packs 1.3× the events of Huntsville.
60/100
3% higher than Huntsville
vs 58/100 in Huntsville
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
26% higher than Huntsville
vs 70/100 in Huntsville
13
44% more than Huntsville
vs 9 nonstops in Huntsville
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