01 · the cities
Tallahassee
Tallahassee feels more like south Georgia than Florida: oak canopies, rolling hills, and red clay. It's the state capital, home to Florida State (Seminole football is a religion) and FAMU, and surrounded by some of the best springs in the country (Wakulla and Wakulla Springs State Park are 20 minutes south). The food scene leans southern with serious Cuban influence. Cooler in summer than the rest of the state.
full dispatch→Lexington
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.
full dispatch→02 · the money
Median rent
Median rent
$1,527/mo
$1,488/mo
Median home price
Median home price
$289k
$324k
$36k more than Tallahassee
State income tax
State income tax
0%
4.5%
Gross left after rent
Gross left after rent
$6,806/mo
$6,470/mo
Tallahassee has $336/mo more gross after rent at $100k
Gross left after rent reflects state income tax but not federal, based on $100k salary. Enter your salary to find your ideal city.
03 · the weather
Pleasant days/yr
Pleasant days/yr
186 days
171 days
15 fewer than Tallahassee
Extreme heat days
Extreme heat days
35 days
1 days
days above 95°F per year
Extreme cold days
Extreme cold days
0 days
19 days
days below 20°F per year
Tallahassee has 34 more days above 95°F each year than Lexington. Lexington drops below 20°F on 19 more days per year than Tallahassee.
04 · the life
OutdoorScore
OutdoorScore
58 / 100
60 / 100
2.0 pts ahead of Tallahassee
Nonstop flights
Nonstop flights
7 routes
13 routes
6 more direct routes than Tallahassee
Metro size
Metro size
393k metro
520k metro
Tallahassee has 21.0x fewer events per month than Lexington.
the verdict
5
Tallahassee
categories won
3
Lexington
categories won
Tallahassee wins on money and weather. Lexington has the edge on lifestyle.
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