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
$1,465
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,315
$1,239
💵 Families earn per year
$71,417
$74,933
🔑 Buying a house
$224,800
$293,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.7
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,037
$2,542
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$140
👥 People living there
885,860
323,725
Commute to work
24.6 min
20.9 min
College degree
34.9%
48.3%
Own their home
56%
53.8%
Below poverty line
15.8%
14.9%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Indianapolis for cheaper homes.
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Indianapolis | Lexington-Fayette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $68,480 | $36,490 | -47% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Operations Manager | $120,480 | $80,440 | -33% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Police Officer | $83,110 | $61,720 | -26% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,050 | $34,910 | +20% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Carpenter | $65,070 | $52,030 | -20% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Plumber | $76,980 | $61,870 | -20% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Dental Hygienist | $97,470 | $80,110 | -18% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Software Developer | $106,870 | $123,510 | +16% in Lexington-Fayette |
Frequently asked questions
Is Indianapolis or Lexington-Fayette cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,465 in Indianapolis.
What salary do I need in Lexington-Fayette to match $60,000 in Indianapolis?
About $58,240 a year gives the same standard of living in Lexington-Fayette.
Where do people earn more, Indianapolis or Lexington-Fayette?
The typical household earns $71,417 in Indianapolis and $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette, 5% more in Lexington-Fayette.
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