with $100k coming in, swapping out of Sacramento
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 Sacramento
Lexington sits well below Sacramento on cost. Same paycheck, a noticeably lighter month.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
33% cheaper than Sacramento(vs $2,226/mo)
4.5%
$400/mo less in state tax than Sacramento
vs 9.3% in Sacramento
$6,470/mo
$1,138 more than Sacramento
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
45% cheaper than Sacramento
vs $589k in Sacramento
520k
vs 2.4M in Sacramento
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Sacramento edges ahead with 211 pleasant days.
50% fewer events than Sacramento. The pace eases up.
60/100
20% lower than Sacramento
vs 75/100 in Sacramento
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
10% lower than Sacramento
vs 98/100 in Sacramento
13
54% fewer than Sacramento
vs 28 nonstops in Sacramento
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