$100k a year, no longer in Milwaukee
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
under Milwaukee, every month
Money-wise it's a wash. The case for Lexington is everything that isn't rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
1% cheaper than Milwaukee(vs $1,504/mo)
4.5%
$148/mo less in state tax than Milwaukee
vs 6.27% in Milwaukee
$6,470/mo
$163 more than Milwaukee
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
18% cheaper than Milwaukee
vs $394k in Milwaukee
520k
vs 1.6M in Milwaukee
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Milwaukee keeps to 149 pleasant days a year.
Milwaukee hosts 1.7× more events.
60/100
2% lower than Milwaukee
vs 61/100 in Milwaukee
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
10% lower than Milwaukee
vs 98/100 in Milwaukee
13
57% fewer than Milwaukee
vs 30 nonstops in Milwaukee
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