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
$1,611
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,239
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$74,933
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$293,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$2,542
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$140
👥 People living there
914,802
323,725
Commute to work
21.5 min
20.9 min
College degree
38.2%
48.3%
Own their home
44.1%
53.8%
Below poverty line
18.1%
14.9%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for cheaper homes.
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Lexington-Fayette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $36,490 | -41% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $61,720 | -39% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $52,030 | -22% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Operations Manager | $102,590 | $80,440 | -22% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $61,460 | -21% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Lawyer | $137,810 | $111,040 | -19% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Physician Assistant | $137,550 | $112,230 | -18% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Dental Hygienist | $96,880 | $80,110 | -17% in Lexington-Fayette |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Lexington-Fayette cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,611 in Columbus.
What salary do I need in Lexington-Fayette to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $58,379 a year gives the same standard of living in Lexington-Fayette.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Lexington-Fayette?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette, 5% more in Lexington-Fayette.
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