on $100k a year, leaving Montgomery
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 Montgomery
A small premium for Lexington. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
8% more expensive than Montgomery(vs $1,376/mo)
4.5%
$42/mo less in state tax than Montgomery
vs 5% in Montgomery
$6,470/mo
$71 less than Montgomery
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
53% more expensive than Montgomery
vs $212k in Montgomery
520k
vs 385k in Montgomery
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Montgomery actually gets more: 181 pleasant days a year.
1.3× the events of Montgomery, and the calendar shows it.
60/100
36% higher than Montgomery
vs 44/100 in Montgomery
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
44% higher than Montgomery
vs 61/100 in Montgomery
13
333% more than Montgomery
vs 3 nonstops in Montgomery
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