salaryLexington-Fayette is 10% 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
$1,983
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,622
$1,239
💵 Families earn per year
$84,017
$74,933
🔑 Buying a house
$334,100
$293,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.6
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,943
$2,542
⚡ Electric bill per month
$90
$140
👥 People living there
2,711,226
323,725
Commute to work
33.1 min
20.9 min
College degree
44.3%
48.3%
Own their home
46%
53.8%
Below poverty line
16.8%
14.9%
Unemployment
8%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Chicago for higher incomes.
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chicago | Lexington-Fayette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $82,820 | $36,490 | -56% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Electrician | $102,350 | $57,320 | -44% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Police Officer | $107,810 | $61,720 | -43% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Plumber | $103,380 | $61,870 | -40% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Carpenter | $80,440 | $52,030 | -35% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Lawyer | $165,660 | $111,040 | -33% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Operations Manager | $109,390 | $80,440 | -26% in Lexington-Fayette |
| HVAC Technician | $77,960 | $60,280 | -23% in Lexington-Fayette |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chicago or Lexington-Fayette cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,983 in Chicago.
What salary do I need in Lexington-Fayette to match $60,000 in Chicago?
About $53,799 a year gives the same standard of living in Lexington-Fayette.
Where do people earn more, Chicago or Lexington-Fayette?
The typical household earns $84,017 in Chicago and $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette, 12% more in Chicago.
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