$100k a year, no longer in Wichita
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
the monthly cost of moving past Wichita
Lexington costs more than Wichita, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
27% more expensive than Wichita(vs $1,173/mo)
4.5%
$100/mo less in state tax than Wichita
vs 5.7% in Wichita
$6,470/mo
$215 less than Wichita
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
47% more expensive than Wichita
vs $221k in Wichita
520k
vs 653k in Wichita
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Wichita only logs 164 pleasant days.
A real upgrade on things to do: 2.3× Wichita's pace.
60/100
15% higher than Wichita
vs 52/100 in Wichita
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
28% higher than Wichita
vs 69/100 in Wichita
13
18% more than Wichita
vs 11 nonstops in Wichita
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