same $100k income, fresh start from San Luis Obispo
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 Luis Obispo
Lexington sits well below San Luis Obispo on cost. Same paycheck, a noticeably lighter month.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
52% cheaper than San Luis Obispo(vs $3,095/mo)
4.5%
$400/mo less in state tax than San Luis Obispo
vs 9.3% in San Luis Obispo
$6,470/mo
$2,007 more than San Luis Obispo
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
65% cheaper than San Luis Obispo
vs $934k in San Luis Obispo
520k
vs 282k in San Luis Obispo
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
San Luis Obispo gets 303 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
A real upgrade on things to do: 4.2× San Luis Obispo's pace.
60/100
12% lower than San Luis Obispo
vs 68/100 in San Luis Obispo
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
10% lower than San Luis Obispo
vs 98/100 in San Luis Obispo
13
333% more than San Luis Obispo
vs 3 nonstops in San Luis Obispo
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