$100k salary, packing up from Worcester
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 Worcester's monthly cost
The gap is real. Lexington costs noticeably less than Worcester, every month.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
30% cheaper than Worcester(vs $2,140/mo)
4.5%
$42/mo less in state tax than Worcester
vs 5% in Worcester
$6,470/mo
$693 more than Worcester
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
33% cheaper than Worcester
vs $486k in Worcester
520k
vs 867k in Worcester
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Worcester keeps to 148 pleasant days a year.
A real upgrade on things to do: 1.4× Worcester's pace.
60/100
2% higher than Worcester
vs 59/100 in Worcester
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
2% lower than Worcester
vs 90/100 in Worcester
13
550% more than Worcester
vs 2 nonstops in Worcester
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