same $100k income, fresh start from San Diego
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
cheaper each month than San Diego
In Lexington, rent stops being the headline. The cost gap shows up every month without you trying.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
49% cheaper than San Diego(vs $2,890/mo)
4.5%
$400/mo less in state tax than San Diego
vs 9.3% in San Diego
$6,470/mo
$1,802 more than San Diego
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
68% cheaper than San Diego
vs $1010k in San Diego
520k
vs 3.3M in San Diego
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
San Diego gets 332 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
Lighter on events: San Diego packs 4.1× more into a month.
60/100
20% lower than San Diego
vs 75/100 in San Diego
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
11% lower than San Diego
vs 99/100 in San Diego
13
76% fewer than San Diego
vs 55 nonstops in San Diego
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