$100k a year, no longer in Orlando
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
less monthly outlay than Orlando
On paper, Lexington and Orlando are twins. In practice they live very differently.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
23% cheaper than Orlando(vs $1,937/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Orlando
vs 0% in Orlando
$6,470/mo
$74 more than Orlando
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
19% cheaper than Orlando
vs $402k in Orlando
520k
vs 2.8M in Orlando
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Orlando gets 216 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
Lighter on events: Orlando packs 3.7× more into a month.
60/100
3% lower than Orlando
vs 62/100 in Orlando
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
9% lower than Orlando
vs 97/100 in Orlando
13
91% fewer than Orlando
vs 146 nonstops in Orlando
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