salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,516
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,239
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$74,933
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$293,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$2,542
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$140
👥 People living there
317,419
323,725
Commute to work
21.3 min
20.9 min
College degree
24.4%
48.3%
Own their home
57.9%
53.8%
Below poverty line
17.1%
14.9%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi for cheaper homes.
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Corpus Christi | Lexington-Fayette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,820 | $34,910 | +53% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Firefighter | $48,700 | $36,490 | -25% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,670 | $35,970 | +17% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Market Research Analyst | $55,980 | $65,280 | +17% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Physician Assistant | $134,360 | $112,230 | -16% in Lexington-Fayette |
| HVAC Technician | $51,760 | $60,280 | +16% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Truck Driver | $49,000 | $56,950 | +16% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Police Officer | $73,400 | $61,720 | -16% in Lexington-Fayette |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Lexington-Fayette cheaper to live in?
Corpus Christi and Lexington-Fayette cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Lexington-Fayette to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $60,141 a year gives the same standard of living in Lexington-Fayette.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Lexington-Fayette?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette, 3% more in Lexington-Fayette.
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