with $100k coming in, swapping out of Santa Maria
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 Santa Maria
Lexington runs on a fraction of Santa Maria's budget. Same paycheck, real lifestyle upgrade.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
56% cheaper than Santa Maria(vs $3,352/mo)
4.5%
$400/mo less in state tax than Santa Maria
vs 9.3% in Santa Maria
$6,470/mo
$2,264 more than Santa Maria
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
69% cheaper than Santa Maria
vs $1059k in Santa Maria
520k
vs 441k in Santa Maria
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Santa Maria actually gets more: 337 pleasant days a year.
60/100
2% higher than Santa Maria
vs 59/100 in Santa Maria
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
1% higher than Santa Maria
vs 87/100 in Santa Maria
13
550% more than Santa Maria
vs 2 nonstops in Santa Maria
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