$100k salary, packing up from Nashville
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
the monthly cost of moving past Nashville
A small premium for Lexington. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
17% cheaper than Nashville(vs $1,790/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Nashville
vs 0% in Nashville
$6,470/mo
$73 less than Nashville
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
30% cheaper than Nashville
vs $461k in Nashville
520k
vs 2.1M in Nashville
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Nashville has the edge here, logging 173 pleasant days a year.
85% fewer events than Nashville. The pace eases up.
60/100
7% higher than Nashville
vs 56/100 in Nashville
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
8% lower than Nashville
vs 96/100 in Nashville
13
72% fewer than Nashville
vs 47 nonstops in Nashville
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