salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Louisville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,463
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$167
👥 People living there
323,725
631,818
Commute to work
20.9 min
22.5 min
College degree
48.3%
33.8%
Own their home
53.8%
60.7%
Below poverty line
14.9%
15.8%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lexington-Fayette | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,490 | $45,160 | +24% in Louisville |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $74,680 | +21% in Louisville |
| Physician Assistant | $112,230 | $130,830 | +17% in Louisville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $30,180 | -14% in Louisville |
| Lawyer | $111,040 | $124,530 | +12% in Louisville |
| Warehouse Worker | $41,910 | $46,830 | +12% in Louisville |
| Operations Manager | $80,440 | $89,140 | +11% in Louisville |
| Software Developer | $123,510 | $110,270 | -11% in Louisville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette and Louisville cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Lexington-Fayette?
About $60,119 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or Louisville?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $72,097 in Louisville, 4% more in Lexington-Fayette.
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