$100k a year, no longer in Spokane
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
the monthly cost of moving past Spokane
Lexington runs a little pricier than Spokane. The case has to be about something other than rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
2% cheaper than Spokane(vs $1,520/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Spokane
vs 0% in Spokane
$6,470/mo
$343 less than Spokane
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
23% cheaper than Spokane
vs $420k in Spokane
520k
vs 600k in Spokane
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Spokane barely cracks 164 pleasant ones.
Things to do run about even with Spokane.
60/100
26% lower than Spokane
vs 81/100 in Spokane
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
3% lower than Spokane
vs 91/100 in Spokane
13
30% more than Spokane
vs 10 nonstops in Spokane
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