same $100k income, fresh start from Tucson
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 Tucson
Lexington runs a little pricier than Tucson. The case has to be about something other than rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
3% more expensive than Tucson(vs $1,444/mo)
4.5%
$167/mo more in state tax than Tucson
vs 2.5% in Tucson
$6,470/mo
$211 less than Tucson
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
8% cheaper than Tucson
vs $352k in Tucson
520k
vs 1.1M in Tucson
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Tucson edges ahead with 202 pleasant days.
Comparable to Tucson for events and concerts.
60/100
9% lower than Tucson
vs 66/100 in Tucson
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
31% higher than Tucson
vs 67/100 in Tucson
13
19% fewer than Tucson
vs 16 nonstops in Tucson
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