salaryOklahoma City is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oklahoma City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,463
$1,327
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$1,191
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$74,045
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$231,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
90.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$2,311
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$144
👥 People living there
323,725
697,125
Commute to work
20.9 min
22.2 min
College degree
48.3%
34.7%
Own their home
53.8%
58.6%
Below poverty line
14.9%
15.1%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Oklahoma City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lexington-Fayette | Oklahoma City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,490 | $61,460 | +68% in Oklahoma City |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $18,200 | -48% in Oklahoma City |
| Physician Assistant | $112,230 | $138,920 | +24% in Oklahoma City |
| Police Officer | $61,720 | $75,270 | +22% in Oklahoma City |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,110 | $97,110 | +21% in Oklahoma City |
| Operations Manager | $80,440 | $97,110 | +21% in Oklahoma City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $48,780 | -21% in Oklahoma City |
| Warehouse Worker | $41,910 | $37,010 | -12% in Oklahoma City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or Oklahoma City cheaper to live in?
Oklahoma City is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,327 a month there versus $1,463 in Lexington-Fayette.
What salary do I need in Oklahoma City to match $60,000 in Lexington-Fayette?
About $58,397 a year gives the same standard of living in Oklahoma City.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or Oklahoma City?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $74,045 in Oklahoma City, 1% more in Lexington-Fayette.
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