salaryEl Paso 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
$1,246
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,239
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$74,933
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$293,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$2,542
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$140
👥 People living there
680,130
323,725
Commute to work
23.4 min
20.9 min
College degree
28.1%
48.3%
Own their home
60.8%
53.8%
Below poverty line
18.4%
14.9%
Unemployment
6%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Lexington-Fayette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $34,910 | +60% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Civil Engineer | $79,090 | $103,090 | +30% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $65,280 | +29% in Lexington-Fayette |
| HVAC Technician | $47,270 | $60,280 | +28% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $36,490 | -27% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,990 | $35,970 | +24% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $52,030 | +23% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Lawyer | $140,550 | $111,040 | -21% in Lexington-Fayette |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Lexington-Fayette cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,463 in Lexington-Fayette.
What salary do I need in Lexington-Fayette to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $61,987 a year gives the same standard of living in Lexington-Fayette.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Lexington-Fayette?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette, 14% more in Lexington-Fayette.
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