same $100k income, fresh start from York
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
more expensive each month than York
You'd pay for Lexington. The question is whether the days are worth the difference.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
9% more expensive than York(vs $1,361/mo)
4.5%
$119/mo more in state tax than York
vs 3.07% in York
$6,470/mo
$247 less than York
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
5% more expensive than York
vs $310k in York
520k
vs 465k in York
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
York only manages 159 of those.
A month here packs 42.0× the events of York.
60/100
6% lower than York
vs 64/100 in York
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
5% lower than York
vs 93/100 in York
13
8% more than York
vs 12 nonstops in York
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