same $100k income, fresh start from Lincoln
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 expensive each month than Lincoln
A small premium for Lexington. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
14% more expensive than Lincoln(vs $1,311/mo)
4.5%
$112/mo less in state tax than Lincoln
vs 5.84% in Lincoln
$6,470/mo
$66 less than Lincoln
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
7% more expensive than Lincoln
vs $302k in Lincoln
520k
vs 344k in Lincoln
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Lincoln keeps to 152 pleasant days a year.
Nights and weekends fill up faster. 1.7× more on the calendar than Lincoln.
60/100
13% higher than Lincoln
vs 53/100 in Lincoln
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
17% higher than Lincoln
vs 75/100 in Lincoln
13
333% more than Lincoln
vs 3 nonstops in Lincoln
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