salaryBrownsville is 8% 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
$1,204
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,239
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$74,933
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$293,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$2,542
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$140
👥 People living there
189,177
323,725
Commute to work
21.4 min
20.9 min
College degree
24.5%
48.3%
Own their home
61.7%
53.8%
Below poverty line
23.7%
14.9%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Lexington-Fayette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $34,910 | +66% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $52,030 | +46% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $65,280 | +38% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Civil Engineer | $77,720 | $103,090 | +33% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $61,870 | +32% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Warehouse Worker | $32,300 | $41,910 | +30% in Lexington-Fayette |
| HVAC Technician | $47,910 | $60,280 | +26% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,670 | $35,970 | +25% in Lexington-Fayette |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Lexington-Fayette cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,463 in Lexington-Fayette.
What salary do I need in Lexington-Fayette to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $64,825 a year gives the same standard of living in Lexington-Fayette.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Lexington-Fayette?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette, 25% more in Lexington-Fayette.
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