same $100k income, fresh start from Washington
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
cheaper each month than Washington
Move to Lexington and the monthly math gets easier. Washington's rent is the headline; Lexington's is a footnote.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
37% cheaper than Washington(vs $2,352/mo)
4.5%
$333/mo less in state tax than Washington
vs 8.5% in Washington
$6,470/mo
$1,197 more than Washington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
48% cheaper than Washington
vs $626k in Washington
520k
vs 6.3M in Washington
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Washington gets 177 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
Washington hosts 3.8× more events.
60/100
31% lower than Washington
vs 87/100 in Washington
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
10% lower than Washington
vs 98/100 in Washington
13
92% fewer than Washington
vs 160 nonstops in Washington
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