$100k salary, packing up from Sarasota
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 Sarasota's monthly cost
The gap is real. Lexington costs noticeably less than Sarasota, every month.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
30% cheaper than Sarasota(vs $2,121/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Sarasota
vs 0% in Sarasota
$6,470/mo
$258 more than Sarasota
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
23% cheaper than Sarasota
vs $423k in Sarasota
520k
vs 262k in Sarasota
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Sarasota has the edge here, logging 249 pleasant days a year.
A real upgrade on things to do: 14.0× Sarasota's pace.
60/100
2% higher than Sarasota
vs 59/100 in Sarasota
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
8% lower than Sarasota
vs 96/100 in Sarasota
13
117% more than Sarasota
vs 6 nonstops in Sarasota
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