on $100k a year, leaving Memphis
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
pricier each month than Memphis
Lexington runs a little pricier than Memphis. The case has to be about something other than rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
4% more expensive than Memphis(vs $1,436/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Memphis
vs 0% in Memphis
$6,470/mo
$427 less than Memphis
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
33% more expensive than Memphis
vs $244k in Memphis
520k
vs 1.3M in Memphis
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Memphis edges ahead with 185 pleasant days.
A similar weekend lineup to Memphis.
60/100
7% higher than Memphis
vs 56/100 in Memphis
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
1% lower than Memphis
vs 89/100 in Memphis
13
59% fewer than Memphis
vs 32 nonstops in Memphis
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