$100k salary, packing up from Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville
Barely costlier than Jacksonville. If Lexington pulls you in, it's the life it offers, not the price tag.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
11% cheaper than Jacksonville(vs $1,679/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Jacksonville
vs 0% in Jacksonville
$6,470/mo
$184 less than Jacksonville
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
9% cheaper than Jacksonville
vs $358k in Jacksonville
520k
vs 1.7M in Jacksonville
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Jacksonville gets 198 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
About as much going on as in Jacksonville.
60/100
6% lower than Jacksonville
vs 64/100 in Jacksonville
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
5% lower than Jacksonville
vs 93/100 in Jacksonville
13
50% fewer than Jacksonville
vs 26 nonstops in Jacksonville
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