same $100k income, fresh start from Phoenix
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
lighter monthly cost than Phoenix
Money-wise it's a wash. The case for Lexington is everything that isn't rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
14% cheaper than Phoenix(vs $1,739/mo)
4.5%
$167/mo more in state tax than Phoenix
vs 2.5% in Phoenix
$6,470/mo
$84 more than Phoenix
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
29% cheaper than Phoenix
vs $458k in Phoenix
520k
vs 5.1M in Phoenix
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Phoenix actually gets more: 181 pleasant days a year.
79% fewer events than Phoenix. The pace eases up.
60/100
9% lower than Phoenix
vs 66/100 in Phoenix
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
9% lower than Phoenix
vs 97/100 in Phoenix
13
86% fewer than Phoenix
vs 91 nonstops in Phoenix
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