same $100k income, fresh start from Riverside
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 Riverside
Move to Lexington and the monthly math gets easier. Riverside's rent is the headline; Lexington's is a footnote.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
40% cheaper than Riverside(vs $2,493/mo)
4.5%
$400/mo less in state tax than Riverside
vs 9.3% in Riverside
$6,470/mo
$1,405 more than Riverside
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
45% cheaper than Riverside
vs $595k in Riverside
520k
vs 4.7M in Riverside
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Riverside edges ahead with 249 pleasant days.
A month here packs 7.0× the events of Riverside.
60/100
13% lower than Riverside
vs 69/100 in Riverside
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
4% lower than Riverside
vs 92/100 in Riverside
13
7% fewer than Riverside
vs 14 nonstops in Riverside
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