salaryColumbus is 4% 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
$1,314
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,239
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$74,933
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$293,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$2,542
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$140
👥 People living there
203,711
323,725
Commute to work
20.9 min
20.9 min
College degree
30.5%
48.3%
Own their home
50.8%
53.8%
Below poverty line
19%
14.9%
Unemployment
6.3%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Lexington-Fayette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $34,910 | +68% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Civil Engineer | $77,600 | $103,090 | +33% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $61,870 | +30% in Lexington-Fayette |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $60,280 | +29% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $36,490 | -25% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $61,720 | +23% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Truck Driver | $47,570 | $56,950 | +20% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,470 | $35,970 | +18% in Lexington-Fayette |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Lexington-Fayette cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,463 in Lexington-Fayette.
What salary do I need in Lexington-Fayette to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $62,414 a year gives the same standard of living in Lexington-Fayette.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Lexington-Fayette?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette, 16% more in Lexington-Fayette.
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