salaryLexington-Fayette is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,463
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$106
👥 People living there
323,725
641,165
Commute to work
20.9 min
24.1 min
College degree
48.3%
53.8%
Own their home
53.8%
52%
Below poverty line
14.9%
12.7%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lexington-Fayette | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,490 | $85,170 | +133% in Portland |
| Electrician | $57,320 | $105,090 | +83% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $79,040 | $130,310 | +65% in Portland |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $101,010 | +63% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $61,720 | $97,200 | +57% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $54,780 | +57% in Portland |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,110 | $123,100 | +54% in Portland |
| Operations Manager | $80,440 | $121,050 | +50% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or Portland cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Lexington-Fayette?
About $68,095 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or Portland?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $98,056 in Portland, 24% more in Portland.
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