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
$1,496
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,210
$1,239
💵 Families earn per year
$66,344
$74,933
🔑 Buying a house
$244,800
$293,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,286
$2,542
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$140
👥 People living there
301,198
323,725
Commute to work
21.7 min
20.9 min
College degree
41%
48.3%
Own their home
50.5%
53.8%
Below poverty line
17%
14.9%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Greensboro for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Greensboro | Lexington-Fayette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $46,600 | $36,490 | -22% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Operations Manager | $100,930 | $80,440 | -20% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,060 | $34,910 | +16% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,190 | $41,910 | +13% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Lawyer | $126,960 | $111,040 | -13% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Medical Assistant | $46,090 | $40,370 | -12% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,060 | $65,280 | -12% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Civil Engineer | $93,460 | $103,090 | +10% in Lexington-Fayette |
Frequently asked questions
Is Greensboro or Lexington-Fayette cheaper to live in?
Greensboro 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 Greensboro?
About $60,016 a year gives the same standard of living in Lexington-Fayette.
Where do people earn more, Greensboro or Lexington-Fayette?
The typical household earns $66,344 in Greensboro and $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette, 11% more in Lexington-Fayette.
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