salaryLexington-Fayette is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Lexington-Fayette to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,648
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,239
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$74,933
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$293,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$2,542
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$140
👥 People living there
397,742
323,725
Commute to work
26.6 min
20.9 min
College degree
32.6%
48.3%
Own their home
54.3%
53.8%
Below poverty line
12.9%
14.9%
Unemployment
5.7%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Lexington-Fayette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $34,910 | +44% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $36,490 | -44% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $111,040 | -34% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $61,720 | -34% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Operations Manager | $111,010 | $80,440 | -28% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $79,040 | -22% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $95,500 | -22% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,870 | $80,110 | -21% in Lexington-Fayette |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Lexington-Fayette cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Lexington-Fayette to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $54,063 a year gives the same standard of living in Lexington-Fayette.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Lexington-Fayette?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette, 8% more in Arlington.
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