with $100k coming in, swapping out of New Haven
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
below New Haven's monthly cost
You'd feel the difference in Lexington. Not life-changing money, but real breathing room next to New Haven.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
29% cheaper than New Haven(vs $2,089/mo)
4.5%
$83/mo less in state tax than New Haven
vs 5.5% in New Haven
$6,470/mo
$684 more than New Haven
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
23% cheaper than New Haven
vs $424k in New Haven
520k
vs 568k in New Haven
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
New Haven keeps to 155 pleasant days a year.
133% more happening than in New Haven.
60/100
10% lower than New Haven
vs 67/100 in New Haven
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
8% lower than New Haven
vs 96/100 in New Haven
13
1200% more than New Haven
vs 1 nonstops in New Haven
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