with $100k coming in, swapping out of Portland
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 Portland
Lexington sits well below Portland on cost. Same paycheck, a noticeably lighter month.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
35% cheaper than Portland(vs $2,285/mo)
4.5%
$250/mo less in state tax than Portland
vs 7.5% in Portland
$6,470/mo
$1,047 more than Portland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
40% cheaper than Portland
vs $543k in Portland
520k
vs 566k in Portland
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Portland only manages 145 of those.
1.4× the events of Portland, and the calendar shows it.
60/100
15% lower than Portland
vs 71/100 in Portland
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
10% lower than Portland
vs 98/100 in Portland
13
550% more than Portland
vs 2 nonstops in Portland
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