salaryLexington-Fayette is 12% 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
$2,087
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,239
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$74,933
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$293,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$2,542
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$140
👥 People living there
394,432
323,725
Commute to work
28.6 min
20.9 min
College degree
33.6%
48.3%
Own their home
62.4%
53.8%
Below poverty line
11.9%
14.9%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | Lexington-Fayette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $36,490 | -59% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $80,440 | -43% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $61,720 | -39% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $111,040 | -37% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $65,280 | -34% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Dental Hygienist | $113,760 | $80,110 | -30% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $95,500 | -25% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Accountant | $100,020 | $77,780 | -22% in Lexington-Fayette |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Lexington-Fayette cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Lexington-Fayette to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $52,687 a year gives the same standard of living in Lexington-Fayette.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Lexington-Fayette?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette, 27% more in Aurora.
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