$100k salary, packing up from Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia's monthly cost
The gap is real. Lexington costs noticeably less than Philadelphia, every month.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
20% cheaper than Philadelphia(vs $1,869/mo)
4.5%
$193/mo less in state tax than Philadelphia
vs 6.82% in Philadelphia
$6,470/mo
$574 more than Philadelphia
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
17% cheaper than Philadelphia
vs $393k in Philadelphia
520k
vs 6.2M in Philadelphia
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Philadelphia actually gets more: 173 pleasant days a year.
77% fewer events than Philadelphia. The pace eases up.
60/100
13% lower than Philadelphia
vs 69/100 in Philadelphia
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
12% lower than Philadelphia
vs 100/100 in Philadelphia
13
89% fewer than Philadelphia
vs 122 nonstops in Philadelphia
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