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
$1,849
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,239
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$74,933
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$293,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$2,542
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$140
👥 People living there
252,583
323,725
Commute to work
25.8 min
20.9 min
College degree
36.9%
48.3%
Own their home
74.4%
53.8%
Below poverty line
9.4%
14.9%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Lexington-Fayette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $36,490 | -36% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Operations Manager | $100,340 | $80,440 | -20% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,890 | $80,110 | -19% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Lawyer | $133,380 | $111,040 | -17% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $56,950 | +13% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $79,040 | -12% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Physician Assistant | $126,430 | $112,230 | -11% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $34,910 | -11% in Lexington-Fayette |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Lexington-Fayette cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,849 in Chesapeake.
What salary do I need in Lexington-Fayette to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $56,905 a year gives the same standard of living in Lexington-Fayette.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Lexington-Fayette?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette, 37% more in Chesapeake.
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