salaryLexington-Fayette is 6% 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
$1,533
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,239
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$74,933
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$293,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$2,542
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$140
👥 People living there
2,328,253
323,725
Commute to work
27.2 min
20.9 min
College degree
36.6%
48.3%
Own their home
42.1%
53.8%
Below poverty line
19.9%
14.9%
Unemployment
6.9%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for cheaper homes.
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Lexington-Fayette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $34,910 | +58% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Firefighter | $59,120 | $36,490 | -38% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $80,440 | -33% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Lawyer | $157,980 | $111,040 | -30% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Dental Hygienist | $104,930 | $80,110 | -24% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | $79,040 | -21% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Physician Assistant | $137,240 | $112,230 | -18% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Police Officer | $74,570 | $61,720 | -17% in Lexington-Fayette |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Lexington-Fayette cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,533 in Houston.
What salary do I need in Lexington-Fayette to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $56,508 a year gives the same standard of living in Lexington-Fayette.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Lexington-Fayette?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette, 7% more in Lexington-Fayette.
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