with $100k coming in, swapping out of Miami
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 Miami
Lexington sits well below Miami on cost. Same paycheck, a noticeably lighter month.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
44% cheaper than Miami(vs $2,665/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Miami
vs 0% in Miami
$6,470/mo
$802 more than Miami
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
43% cheaper than Miami
vs $565k in Miami
520k
vs 6.2M in Miami
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Miami gets 272 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
Noticeably quieter than Miami. About 96% fewer events on a typical month.
60/100
22% lower than Miami
vs 77/100 in Miami
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
9% lower than Miami
vs 97/100 in Miami
13
92% fewer than Miami
vs 167 nonstops in Miami
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