with $100k coming in, swapping out of 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
more expensive each month than Springfield
Lexington costs more than Springfield, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
19% more expensive than Springfield(vs $1,249/mo)
4.5%
$17/mo less in state tax than Springfield
vs 4.7% in Springfield
$6,470/mo
$223 less than Springfield
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
21% more expensive than Springfield
vs $268k in Springfield
520k
vs 491k in Springfield
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Springfield only logs 170 pleasant days.
A real upgrade on things to do: 2.6× Springfield's pace.
60/100
20% higher than Springfield
vs 50/100 in Springfield
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
1% lower than Springfield
vs 89/100 in Springfield
13
44% more than Springfield
vs 9 nonstops in Springfield
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