salaryLexington-Fayette is 3% 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
$1,397
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,239
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$74,933
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$293,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$2,542
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$140
👥 People living there
276,854
323,725
Commute to work
19.9 min
20.9 min
College degree
31.2%
48.3%
Own their home
43%
53.8%
Below poverty line
26%
14.9%
Unemployment
7.3%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo 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 | Buffalo | Lexington-Fayette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $36,490 | -51% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $57,320 | -26% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $34,910 | -25% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $61,720 | -24% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Operations Manager | $103,280 | $80,440 | -22% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $79,040 | -20% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $61,460 | -20% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $52,030 | -18% in Lexington-Fayette |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Lexington-Fayette cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,397 in Buffalo.
What salary do I need in Lexington-Fayette to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $58,150 a year gives the same standard of living in Lexington-Fayette.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Lexington-Fayette?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette, 28% more in Lexington-Fayette.
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