salaryLexington-Fayette is 18% 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
$3,405
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,344
$1,239
💵 Families earn per year
$147,451
$74,933
🔑 Buying a house
$1,191,500
$293,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,543
$2,542
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$140
👥 People living there
311,690
323,725
Commute to work
24.7 min
20.9 min
College degree
70.6%
48.3%
Own their home
44.5%
53.8%
Below poverty line
10.8%
14.9%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Irvine | Lexington-Fayette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $36,490 | -63% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $61,720 | -49% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $111,040 | -43% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $79,040 | -42% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $61,460 | -40% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Operations Manager | $125,830 | $80,440 | -36% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $80,110 | -35% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $52,030 | -31% in Lexington-Fayette |
Frequently asked questions
Is Irvine or Lexington-Fayette cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Lexington-Fayette to match $60,000 in Irvine?
About $49,076 a year gives the same standard of living in Lexington-Fayette.
Where do people earn more, Irvine or Lexington-Fayette?
The typical household earns $147,451 in Irvine and $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette, 97% more in Irvine.
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