salaryLexington-Fayette is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,463
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$141
👥 People living there
323,725
229,359
Commute to work
20.9 min
21.7 min
College degree
48.3%
45.6%
Own their home
53.8%
43.5%
Below poverty line
14.9%
18.2%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lexington-Fayette | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,490 | $60,790 | +67% in Richmond |
| Operations Manager | $80,440 | $108,670 | +35% in Richmond |
| Lawyer | $111,040 | $144,910 | +31% in Richmond |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,110 | $104,250 | +30% in Richmond |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,280 | $81,660 | +25% in Richmond |
| Registered Nurse | $79,040 | $93,580 | +18% in Richmond |
| Physician Assistant | $112,230 | $126,810 | +13% in Richmond |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,100 | $33,580 | +12% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,644 in Richmond.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Lexington-Fayette?
About $63,210 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or Richmond?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $69,657 in Richmond, 8% more in Lexington-Fayette.
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