same $100k income, fresh start from Salinas
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 Salinas, every month
Lexington is the kind of cheap that changes the math. Same salary, a different life on the other side.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
47% cheaper than Salinas(vs $2,813/mo)
4.5%
$400/mo less in state tax than Salinas
vs 9.3% in Salinas
$6,470/mo
$1,725 more than Salinas
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
62% cheaper than Salinas
vs $862k in Salinas
520k
vs 431k in Salinas
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Salinas gets 335 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
60/100
15% lower than Salinas
vs 71/100 in Salinas
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
11% higher than Salinas
vs 79/100 in Salinas
13
117% more than Salinas
vs 6 nonstops in Salinas
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