same $100k income, fresh start from Manchester
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
cheaper each month than Manchester
Not a fortune, but real money. Lexington runs cheaper than Manchester month over month.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
29% cheaper than Manchester(vs $2,092/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Manchester
vs 0% in Manchester
$6,470/mo
$229 more than Manchester
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
41% cheaper than Manchester
vs $548k in Manchester
520k
vs 427k in Manchester
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Manchester keeps to 154 pleasant days a year.
A real upgrade on things to do: 2.8× Manchester's pace.
60/100
3% lower than Manchester
vs 62/100 in Manchester
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
10% lower than Manchester
vs 98/100 in Manchester
13
0% fewer than Manchester
vs 13 nonstops in Manchester
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