salaryLexington-Fayette is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Riverside to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,463
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$163
👥 People living there
323,725
319,069
Commute to work
20.9 min
31.3 min
College degree
48.3%
25.7%
Own their home
53.8%
56.8%
Below poverty line
14.9%
12.2%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lexington-Fayette | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,490 | $79,160 | +117% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $79,040 | $133,940 | +69% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $61,720 | $101,870 | +65% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $98,520 | +60% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $112,230 | $165,490 | +47% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $123,070 | $169,920 | +38% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $52,030 | $70,880 | +36% in Riverside |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,110 | $105,730 | +32% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Lexington-Fayette?
About $68,754 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or Riverside?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $98,192 in Riverside, 24% more in Riverside.
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