same $100k income, fresh start from Ocala
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 Ocala
Lexington costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
8% cheaper than Ocala(vs $1,616/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Ocala
vs 0% in Ocala
$6,470/mo
$247 less than Ocala
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
17% more expensive than Ocala
vs $277k in Ocala
520k
vs 410k in Ocala
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Ocala has the edge here, logging 208 pleasant days a year.
42.0× the events of Ocala, and the calendar shows it.
60/100
3% lower than Ocala
vs 62/100 in Ocala
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
40% higher than Ocala
vs 63/100 in Ocala
13
160% more than Ocala
vs 5 nonstops in Ocala
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