on $100k a year, leaving Springfield
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
under Springfield, every month
Lexington gives you room Springfield doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
22% cheaper than Springfield(vs $1,913/mo)
4.5%
$42/mo less in state tax than Springfield
vs 5% in Springfield
$6,470/mo
$466 more than Springfield
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
13% cheaper than Springfield
vs $373k in Springfield
520k
vs 460k in Springfield
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Springfield barely cracks 147 pleasant ones.
A real upgrade on things to do: 7.0× Springfield's pace.
60/100
9% lower than Springfield
vs 66/100 in Springfield
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
1% higher than Springfield
vs 87/100 in Springfield
13
50% fewer than Springfield
vs 26 nonstops in Springfield
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