with $100k coming in, swapping out of Syracuse
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
lighter monthly cost than Syracuse
Not a fortune, but real money. Lexington runs cheaper than Syracuse month over month.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
8% cheaper than Syracuse(vs $1,619/mo)
4.5%
$113/mo less in state tax than Syracuse
vs 5.85% in Syracuse
$6,470/mo
$243 more than Syracuse
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
28% more expensive than Syracuse
vs $254k in Syracuse
520k
vs 653k in Syracuse
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Syracuse keeps to 142 pleasant days a year.
Syracuse hosts 1.7× more events.
60/100
2% higher than Syracuse
vs 59/100 in Syracuse
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
3% lower than Syracuse
vs 91/100 in Syracuse
13
19% fewer than Syracuse
vs 16 nonstops in Syracuse
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