$100k a year, no longer in Santa Rosa
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
under Santa Rosa, every month
Lexington is the kind of cheap that changes the math. Same salary, a different life on the other side.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
43% cheaper than Santa Rosa(vs $2,597/mo)
4.5%
$400/mo less in state tax than Santa Rosa
vs 9.3% in Santa Rosa
$6,470/mo
$1,509 more than Santa Rosa
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
60% cheaper than Santa Rosa
vs $817k in Santa Rosa
520k
vs 482k in Santa Rosa
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Santa Rosa edges ahead with 254 pleasant days.
42.0× the events of Santa Rosa, and the calendar shows it.
60/100
13% lower than Santa Rosa
vs 69/100 in Santa Rosa
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
10% lower than Santa Rosa
vs 98/100 in Santa Rosa
13
225% more than Santa Rosa
vs 4 nonstops in Santa Rosa
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