same $100k income, fresh start from Toledo
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 Toledo
Lexington costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
24% more expensive than Toledo(vs $1,197/mo)
4.5%
$43/mo more in state tax than Toledo
vs 3.99% in Toledo
$6,470/mo
$334 less than Toledo
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
65% more expensive than Toledo
vs $196k in Toledo
520k
vs 600k in Toledo
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Toledo keeps to 159 pleasant days a year.
Nights and weekends fill up faster. 1.7× more on the calendar than Toledo.
60/100
9% higher than Toledo
vs 55/100 in Toledo
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
54% higher than Toledo
vs 57/100 in Toledo
13
225% more than Toledo
vs 4 nonstops in Toledo
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