$100k salary, packing up from Salem
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
below Salem's monthly cost
The gap is real. Lexington costs noticeably less than Salem, every month.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
9% cheaper than Salem(vs $1,642/mo)
4.5%
$354/mo less in state tax than Salem
vs 8.75% in Salem
$6,470/mo
$508 more than Salem
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
28% cheaper than Salem
vs $452k in Salem
520k
vs 437k in Salem
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Salem gets 201 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
Nights and weekends fill up faster. 42.0× more on the calendar than Salem.
60/100
13% lower than Salem
vs 69/100 in Salem
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
0% lower than Salem
vs 88/100 in Salem
13
0% fewer than Salem
vs 0 nonstops in Salem
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