with $100k coming in, swapping out of San Jose
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 San Jose's monthly cost
Move to Lexington and the monthly math gets easier. San Jose's rent is the headline; Lexington's is a footnote.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
57% cheaper than San Jose(vs $3,470/mo)
4.5%
$400/mo less in state tax than San Jose
vs 9.3% in San Jose
$6,470/mo
$2,382 more than San Jose
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
82% cheaper than San Jose
vs $1796k in San Jose
520k
vs 1.9M in San Jose
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
San Jose actually gets more: 283 pleasant days a year.
San Jose hosts 1.5× more events.
60/100
14% lower than San Jose
vs 70/100 in San Jose
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
7% lower than San Jose
vs 95/100 in San Jose
13
55% fewer than San Jose
vs 29 nonstops in San Jose
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