on $100k a year, leaving Louisville
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 Louisville ran you
Lexington edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
9% more expensive than Louisville(vs $1,368/mo)
4.5%
vs 4.5% in Louisville
$6,470/mo
$120 less than Louisville
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
15% more expensive than Louisville
vs $282k in Louisville
520k
vs 1.4M in Louisville
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Louisville actually gets more: 181 pleasant days a year.
54% fewer events than Louisville. The pace eases up.
60/100
11% higher than Louisville
vs 54/100 in Louisville
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
6% lower than Louisville
vs 94/100 in Louisville
13
41% fewer than Louisville
vs 22 nonstops in Louisville
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