on $100k a year, leaving Tampa
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 Tampa
A near-tie on cost. What separates Lexington is the life around the numbers.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
25% cheaper than Tampa(vs $1,996/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Tampa
vs 0% in Tampa
$6,470/mo
$133 more than Tampa
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
13% cheaper than Tampa
vs $374k in Tampa
520k
vs 3.3M in Tampa
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Tampa gets 243 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
Things to do run about even with Tampa.
60/100
3% lower than Tampa
vs 62/100 in Tampa
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
4% lower than Tampa
vs 92/100 in Tampa
13
81% fewer than Tampa
vs 68 nonstops in Tampa
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