$100k salary, packing up from Seattle
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
less monthly outlay than Seattle
The gap is real. Lexington costs noticeably less than Seattle, every month.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
32% cheaper than Seattle(vs $2,193/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Seattle
vs 0% in Seattle
$6,470/mo
$330 more than Seattle
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
59% cheaper than Seattle
vs $791k in Seattle
520k
vs 4.0M in Seattle
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Seattle actually gets more: 182 pleasant days a year.
Lighter on events: Seattle packs 6.0× more into a month.
60/100
35% lower than Seattle
vs 93/100 in Seattle
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
10% lower than Seattle
vs 98/100 in Seattle
13
86% fewer than Seattle
vs 90 nonstops in Seattle
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