same $100k income, fresh start from Indianapolis
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
more each month than Indianapolis ran you
Lexington edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
2% cheaper than Indianapolis(vs $1,511/mo)
4.5%
$125/mo more in state tax than Indianapolis
vs 3% in Indianapolis
$6,470/mo
$102 less than Indianapolis
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
10% more expensive than Indianapolis
vs $296k in Indianapolis
520k
vs 2.1M in Indianapolis
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Indianapolis has the edge here, logging 174 pleasant days a year.
Lighter on events: Indianapolis packs 2.1× more into a month.
60/100
3% lower than Indianapolis
vs 62/100 in Indianapolis
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
11% lower than Indianapolis
vs 99/100 in Indianapolis
13
63% fewer than Indianapolis
vs 35 nonstops in Indianapolis
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