on $100k a year, leaving Kansas City
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
lighter monthly cost than Kansas City
Lexington and Kansas City land close on cost. The reasons to move are about how you'd live, not what you'd save.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
1% cheaper than Kansas City(vs $1,502/mo)
4.5%
$17/mo less in state tax than Kansas City
vs 4.7% in Kansas City
$6,470/mo
$30 more than Kansas City
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
1% cheaper than Kansas City
vs $326k in Kansas City
520k
vs 2.2M in Kansas City
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Kansas City only logs 170 pleasant days.
But the calendar thins out: Kansas City stays 2.0× busier.
60/100
7% higher than Kansas City
vs 56/100 in Kansas City
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
6% lower than Kansas City
vs 94/100 in Kansas City
13
70% fewer than Kansas City
vs 43 nonstops in Kansas City
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