same $100k income, fresh start from San Francisco
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 San Francisco
In Lexington, rent stops being the headline. The cost gap shows up every month without you trying.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
53% cheaper than San Francisco(vs $3,146/mo)
4.5%
$400/mo less in state tax than San Francisco
vs 9.3% in San Francisco
$6,470/mo
$2,058 more than San Francisco
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
74% cheaper than San Francisco
vs $1239k in San Francisco
520k
vs 4.6M in San Francisco
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
San Francisco gets 312 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
Lighter on events: San Francisco packs 6.1× more into a month.
60/100
28% lower than San Francisco
vs 83/100 in San Francisco
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
11% lower than San Francisco
vs 99/100 in San Francisco
13
88% fewer than San Francisco
vs 111 nonstops in San Francisco
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