same $100k income, fresh start from Tallahassee
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 Tallahassee
Lexington costs more than Tallahassee, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
3% cheaper than Tallahassee(vs $1,527/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Tallahassee
vs 0% in Tallahassee
$6,470/mo
$336 less than Tallahassee
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
12% more expensive than Tallahassee
vs $289k in Tallahassee
520k
vs 393k in Tallahassee
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Tallahassee gets 186 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
21.0× the events of Tallahassee, and the calendar shows it.
60/100
3% higher than Tallahassee
vs 58/100 in Tallahassee
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
14% higher than Tallahassee
vs 77/100 in Tallahassee
13
86% more than Tallahassee
vs 7 nonstops in Tallahassee
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