with $100k coming in, swapping out of South Bend
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
more expensive each month than South Bend
You'd pay for Lexington. The question is whether the days are worth the difference.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
7% more expensive than South Bend(vs $1,391/mo)
4.5%
$125/mo more in state tax than South Bend
vs 3% in South Bend
$6,470/mo
$222 less than South Bend
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
41% more expensive than South Bend
vs $230k in South Bend
520k
vs 324k in South Bend
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
South Bend keeps to 157 pleasant days a year.
A real upgrade on things to do: 2.5× South Bend's pace.
60/100
13% higher than South Bend
vs 53/100 in South Bend
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
7% higher than South Bend
vs 82/100 in South Bend
13
44% more than South Bend
vs 9 nonstops in South Bend
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