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
$1,881
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,239
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$74,933
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$293,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$2,542
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$140
👥 People living there
903,844
323,725
Commute to work
24.7 min
20.9 min
College degree
48%
48.3%
Own their home
51%
53.8%
Below poverty line
11.7%
14.9%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Lexington-Fayette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $157,180 | $111,040 | -29% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Operations Manager | $112,730 | $80,440 | -29% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,930 | $65,280 | -21% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,390 | $80,110 | -19% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Accountant | $92,910 | $77,780 | -16% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Physician Assistant | $133,140 | $112,230 | -16% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $110,790 | $95,500 | -14% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Medical Assistant | $46,520 | $40,370 | -13% in Lexington-Fayette |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Lexington-Fayette cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,881 in Charlotte.
What salary do I need in Lexington-Fayette to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $57,252 a year gives the same standard of living in Lexington-Fayette.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Lexington-Fayette?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette, 18% more in Charlotte.
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