same $100k income, fresh start from Ogden
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 Ogden
On paper, Lexington and Ogden are twins. In practice they live very differently.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
9% cheaper than Ogden(vs $1,641/mo)
4.5%
$13/mo less in state tax than Ogden
vs 4.65% in Ogden
$6,470/mo
$165 more than Ogden
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
38% cheaper than Ogden
vs $524k in Ogden
520k
vs 658k in Ogden
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Ogden actually gets more: 174 pleasant days a year.
A real upgrade on things to do: 21.0× Ogden's pace.
60/100
25% lower than Ogden
vs 80/100 in Ogden
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
5% higher than Ogden
vs 84/100 in Ogden
13
86% fewer than Ogden
vs 90 nonstops in Ogden
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