salaryLexington-Fayette is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Philadelphia to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,463
$1,814
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$1,623
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$66,816
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$243,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
102.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$2,003
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$112
👥 People living there
323,725
1,579,706
Commute to work
20.9 min
31.7 min
College degree
48.3%
35.4%
Own their home
53.8%
51.8%
Below poverty line
14.9%
21.4%
Unemployment
4.9%
8.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Philadelphia for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lexington-Fayette | Philadelphia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,490 | $78,050 | +114% in Philadelphia |
| Lawyer | $111,040 | $170,660 | +54% in Philadelphia |
| Operations Manager | $80,440 | $121,630 | +51% in Philadelphia |
| Police Officer | $61,720 | $89,580 | +45% in Philadelphia |
| Electrician | $57,320 | $74,590 | +30% in Philadelphia |
| Registered Nurse | $79,040 | $101,180 | +28% in Philadelphia |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $78,570 | +28% in Philadelphia |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,110 | $100,820 | +26% in Philadelphia |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or Philadelphia cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,814 in Philadelphia.
What salary do I need in Philadelphia to match $60,000 in Lexington-Fayette?
About $66,243 a year gives the same standard of living in Philadelphia.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or Philadelphia?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $66,816 in Philadelphia, 12% more in Lexington-Fayette.
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