same $100k income, fresh start from Richmond
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 Richmond, every month
Not a fortune, but real money. Lexington runs cheaper than Richmond month over month.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
12% cheaper than Richmond(vs $1,691/mo)
4.5%
$104/mo less in state tax than Richmond
vs 5.75% in Richmond
$6,470/mo
$307 more than Richmond
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
18% cheaper than Richmond
vs $394k in Richmond
520k
vs 1.4M in Richmond
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Richmond gets 172 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
Things to do run about even with Richmond.
60/100
8% lower than Richmond
vs 65/100 in Richmond
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
28% higher than Richmond
vs 69/100 in Richmond
13
32% fewer than Richmond
vs 19 nonstops in Richmond
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