same $100k income, fresh start from New York
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
cheaper each month than New York
In Lexington, rent stops being the headline. The cost gap shows up every month without you trying.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
55% cheaper than New York(vs $3,329/mo)
4.5%
$519/mo less in state tax than New York
vs 10.73% in New York
$6,470/mo
$2,360 more than New York
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
56% cheaper than New York
vs $739k in New York
520k
vs 19.5M in New York
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
New York barely cracks 171 pleasant ones.
Noticeably quieter than New York. About 99% fewer events on a typical month.
60/100
23% lower than New York
vs 78/100 in New York
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
12% lower than New York
vs 100/100 in New York
13
94% fewer than New York
vs 215 nonstops in New York
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