with $100k coming in, swapping out of Wilmington
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
below Wilmington's monthly cost
On paper, Lexington and Wilmington are twins. In practice they live very differently.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
11% cheaper than Wilmington(vs $1,675/mo)
4.5%
vs 4.5% in Wilmington
$6,470/mo
$187 more than Wilmington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
28% cheaper than Wilmington
vs $448k in Wilmington
520k
vs 467k in Wilmington
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Wilmington edges ahead with 235 pleasant days.
2.1× the events of Wilmington, and the calendar shows it.
60/100
11% higher than Wilmington
vs 54/100 in Wilmington
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
31% higher than Wilmington
vs 67/100 in Wilmington
13
160% more than Wilmington
vs 5 nonstops in Wilmington
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