salaryLexington-Fayette is 24% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,463
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$127
👥 People living there
323,725
439,418
Commute to work
20.9 min
29.8 min
College degree
48.3%
48.7%
Own their home
53.8%
42.3%
Below poverty line
14.9%
13.4%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lexington-Fayette | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,490 | $113,700 | +212% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $79,040 | $186,610 | +136% in Oakland |
| Police Officer | $61,720 | $132,000 | +114% in Oakland |
| Lawyer | $111,040 | $212,500 | +91% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,280 | $123,250 | +89% in Oakland |
| Operations Manager | $80,440 | $149,990 | +86% in Oakland |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,110 | $146,760 | +83% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $123,070 | $219,080 | +78% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Lexington-Fayette?
About $74,678 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or Oakland?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $109,576 in Oakland, 32% more in Oakland.
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