on $100k a year, leaving Virginia Beach
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 Virginia Beach
Lexington gives you room Virginia Beach doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
18% cheaper than Virginia Beach(vs $1,819/mo)
4.5%
$104/mo less in state tax than Virginia Beach
vs 5.75% in Virginia Beach
$6,470/mo
$435 more than Virginia Beach
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
13% cheaper than Virginia Beach
vs $375k in Virginia Beach
520k
vs 1.8M in Virginia Beach
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Virginia Beach has the edge here, logging 211 pleasant days a year.
1.4× the events of Virginia Beach, and the calendar shows it.
60/100
5% higher than Virginia Beach
vs 57/100 in Virginia Beach
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
0% lower than Virginia Beach
vs 88/100 in Virginia Beach
13
24% fewer than Virginia Beach
vs 17 nonstops in Virginia Beach
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