salaryLexington-Fayette is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Nashville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,463
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$144
👥 People living there
323,725
690,130
Commute to work
20.9 min
24.7 min
College degree
48.3%
48%
Own their home
53.8%
52.4%
Below poverty line
14.9%
14.1%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lexington-Fayette | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $80,440 | $119,990 | +49% in Nashville |
| Firefighter | $36,490 | $49,300 | +35% in Nashville |
| Lawyer | $111,040 | $142,540 | +28% in Nashville |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,280 | $77,240 | +18% in Nashville |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,110 | $94,030 | +17% in Nashville |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,160 | $45,510 | +16% in Nashville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $29,390 | -16% in Nashville |
| Physician Assistant | $112,230 | $129,050 | +15% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,881 in Nashville.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Lexington-Fayette?
About $62,228 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or Nashville?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $83,445 in Nashville, 10% more in Nashville.
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