on $100k a year, leaving Salisbury
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 Salisbury
Lexington gives you room Salisbury doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
22% cheaper than Salisbury(vs $1,899/mo)
4.5%
$308/mo less in state tax than Salisbury
vs 8.2% in Salisbury
$6,470/mo
$719 more than Salisbury
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
23% cheaper than Salisbury
vs $420k in Salisbury
520k
vs 130k in Salisbury
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Salisbury gets 189 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
3.5× the events of Salisbury, and the calendar shows it.
60/100
13% higher than Salisbury
vs 53/100 in Salisbury
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
7% higher than Salisbury
vs 82/100 in Salisbury
13
550% more than Salisbury
vs 2 nonstops in Salisbury
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