on $100k a year, leaving Lancaster
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 Lancaster ran you
A small premium for Lexington. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
2% cheaper than Lancaster(vs $1,517/mo)
4.5%
$119/mo more in state tax than Lancaster
vs 3.07% in Lancaster
$6,470/mo
$91 less than Lancaster
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
15% cheaper than Lancaster
vs $384k in Lancaster
520k
vs 559k in Lancaster
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Lancaster only manages 158 of those.
180% more happening than in Lancaster.
60/100
5% lower than Lancaster
vs 63/100 in Lancaster
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
9% lower than Lancaster
vs 97/100 in Lancaster
13
1200% more than Lancaster
vs 1 nonstops in Lancaster
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