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
$1,751
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,239
💵 Families earn per year
$74,533
$74,933
🔑 Buying a house
$244,500
$293,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,493
$2,542
⚡ Electric bill per month
$100
$140
👥 People living there
198,535
323,725
Commute to work
19 min
20.9 min
College degree
41.6%
48.3%
Own their home
54%
53.8%
Below poverty line
16.9%
14.9%
Unemployment
5.2%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Rapids for cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Grand Rapids | Lexington-Fayette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $56,260 | $36,490 | -35% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Plumber | $80,440 | $61,870 | -23% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Operations Manager | $101,720 | $80,440 | -21% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $42,930 | $34,910 | -19% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Police Officer | $74,920 | $61,720 | -18% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,130 | $41,910 | +16% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Physician Assistant | $131,930 | $112,230 | -15% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Software Developer | $107,520 | $123,510 | +15% in Lexington-Fayette |
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Rapids or Lexington-Fayette cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,751 in Grand Rapids.
What salary do I need in Lexington-Fayette to match $60,000 in Grand Rapids?
About $58,331 a year gives the same standard of living in Lexington-Fayette.
Where do people earn more, Grand Rapids or Lexington-Fayette?
The typical household earns $74,533 in Grand Rapids and $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette, 1% more in Lexington-Fayette.
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