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
$1,544
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,239
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$74,933
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$293,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$2,542
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$140
👥 People living there
195,185
323,725
Commute to work
20.2 min
20.9 min
College degree
34.6%
48.3%
Own their home
46.6%
53.8%
Below poverty line
20.2%
14.9%
Unemployment
4.5%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for cheaper homes, shorter commutes, lower unemployment.
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Lexington-Fayette | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,100 | $34,910 | +24% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Operations Manager | $104,590 | $80,440 | -23% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $36,490 | -23% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Lawyer | $126,520 | $111,040 | -12% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Nurse Practitioner | $109,740 | $123,070 | +12% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,400 | $41,910 | +12% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,730 | $95,500 | +11% in Lexington-Fayette |
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $61,720 | +9% in Lexington-Fayette |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Lexington-Fayette cheaper to live in?
Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
About $60,207 a year gives the same standard of living in Lexington-Fayette.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Lexington-Fayette?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette, 22% more in Lexington-Fayette.
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