$100k salary, packing up from Spartanburg
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 Spartanburg's monthly cost
Money-wise it's a wash. The case for Lexington is everything that isn't rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
4% more expensive than Spartanburg(vs $1,434/mo)
4.5%
$167/mo less in state tax than Spartanburg
vs 6.5% in Spartanburg
$6,470/mo
$112 more than Spartanburg
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
17% more expensive than Spartanburg
vs $277k in Spartanburg
520k
vs 383k in Spartanburg
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Spartanburg gets 191 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
A real upgrade on things to do: 2.8× Spartanburg's pace.
60/100
12% lower than Spartanburg
vs 68/100 in Spartanburg
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
14% higher than Spartanburg
vs 77/100 in Spartanburg
13
35% fewer than Spartanburg
vs 20 nonstops in Spartanburg
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