on $100k a year, leaving Raleigh
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
under Raleigh, every month
On paper, Lexington and Raleigh are twins. In practice they live very differently.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
11% cheaper than Raleigh(vs $1,663/mo)
4.5%
vs 4.5% in Raleigh
$6,470/mo
$175 more than Raleigh
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
26% cheaper than Raleigh
vs $440k in Raleigh
520k
vs 1.5M in Raleigh
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Raleigh edges ahead with 201 pleasant days.
About as much going on as in Raleigh.
60/100
3% higher than Raleigh
vs 58/100 in Raleigh
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
9% lower than Raleigh
vs 97/100 in Raleigh
13
67% fewer than Raleigh
vs 39 nonstops in Raleigh
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