on $100k a year, leaving 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
lighter monthly cost than Portland
Lexington gives you room Portland doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
16% cheaper than Portland(vs $1,781/mo)
4.5%
$354/mo less in state tax than Portland
vs 8.75% in Portland
$6,470/mo
$647 more than Portland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
42% cheaper than Portland
vs $562k in Portland
520k
vs 2.5M in Portland
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Portland gets 178 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
But the calendar thins out: Portland stays 2.9× busier.
60/100
31% lower than Portland
vs 87/100 in Portland
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
12% lower than Portland
vs 100/100 in Portland
13
77% fewer than Portland
vs 57 nonstops in Portland
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