on $100k a year, leaving Lansing
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 Lansing
Lexington costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
18% more expensive than Lansing(vs $1,259/mo)
4.5%
$21/mo more in state tax than Lansing
vs 4.25% in Lansing
$6,470/mo
$250 less than Lansing
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
33% more expensive than Lansing
vs $244k in Lansing
520k
vs 473k in Lansing
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Lansing keeps to 153 pleasant days a year.
Nights and weekends fill up faster. 2.3× more on the calendar than Lansing.
60/100
5% higher than Lansing
vs 57/100 in Lansing
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
10% higher than Lansing
vs 80/100 in Lansing
13
117% more than Lansing
vs 6 nonstops in Lansing
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