salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,291
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,239
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$74,933
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$293,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$2,542
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$140
👥 People living there
198,173
323,725
Commute to work
20.8 min
20.9 min
College degree
31.1%
48.3%
Own their home
45.5%
53.8%
Below poverty line
24.7%
14.9%
Unemployment
5.8%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Lexington-Fayette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $123,560 | $80,440 | -35% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Lawyer | $170,230 | $111,040 | -35% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $80,110 | +30% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Firefighter | $51,050 | $36,490 | -29% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $34,910 | +26% in Lexington-Fayette |
| HVAC Technician | $48,740 | $60,280 | +24% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,700 | $123,070 | +14% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,500 | $41,910 | +12% in Lexington-Fayette |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Lexington-Fayette cheaper to live in?
Birmingham and Lexington-Fayette cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Lexington-Fayette to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $60,815 a year gives the same standard of living in Lexington-Fayette.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Lexington-Fayette?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette, 34% more in Lexington-Fayette.
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