on $100k a year, leaving Winston-Salem
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 Winston-Salem
On paper, Lexington and Winston-Salem are twins. In practice they live very differently.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
1% cheaper than Winston-Salem(vs $1,508/mo)
4.5%
vs 4.5% in Winston-Salem
$6,470/mo
$20 more than Winston-Salem
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
15% more expensive than Winston-Salem
vs $283k in Winston-Salem
520k
vs 696k in Winston-Salem
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Winston-Salem actually gets more: 186 pleasant days a year.
60/100
11% higher than Winston-Salem
vs 54/100 in Winston-Salem
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
24% higher than Winston-Salem
vs 71/100 in Winston-Salem
13
0% fewer than Winston-Salem
vs 0 nonstops in Winston-Salem
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