with $100k coming in, swapping out of New Orleans
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
more expensive each month than New Orleans
A small premium for Lexington. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
8% cheaper than New Orleans(vs $1,612/mo)
4.5%
$125/mo more in state tax than New Orleans
vs 3% in New Orleans
$6,470/mo
$1 less than New Orleans
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
25% more expensive than New Orleans
vs $259k in New Orleans
520k
vs 962k in New Orleans
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
New Orleans actually gets more: 235 pleasant days a year.
56% fewer events than New Orleans. The pace eases up.
60/100
9% higher than New Orleans
vs 55/100 in New Orleans
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
10% lower than New Orleans
vs 98/100 in New Orleans
13
67% fewer than New Orleans
vs 39 nonstops in New Orleans
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