$100k salary, packing up from Olympia
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 Olympia's monthly cost
Money-wise it's a wash. The case for Lexington is everything that isn't rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
25% cheaper than Olympia(vs $1,991/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Olympia
vs 0% in Olympia
$6,470/mo
$128 more than Olympia
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
39% cheaper than Olympia
vs $533k in Olympia
520k
vs 299k in Olympia
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Olympia edges ahead with 182 pleasant days.
60/100
25% lower than Olympia
vs 80/100 in Olympia
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
0% lower than Olympia
vs 88/100 in Olympia
13
86% fewer than Olympia
vs 90 nonstops in Olympia
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