salaryLexington-Fayette is 5% 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
$1,932
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,239
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$74,933
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$293,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$2,542
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$140
👥 People living there
979,539
323,725
Commute to work
23.7 min
20.9 min
College degree
59.6%
48.3%
Own their home
43.4%
53.8%
Below poverty line
12%
14.9%
Unemployment
4.7%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Lexington-Fayette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $36,490 | -38% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Operations Manager | $117,850 | $80,440 | -32% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $34,910 | +28% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $111,040 | -28% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Police Officer | $82,290 | $61,720 | -25% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Dental Hygienist | $105,480 | $80,110 | -24% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $79,040 | -19% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,460 | $65,280 | -19% in Lexington-Fayette |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Lexington-Fayette cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,932 in Austin.
What salary do I need in Lexington-Fayette to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $56,833 a year gives the same standard of living in Lexington-Fayette.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Lexington-Fayette?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette, 35% more in Austin.
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