salaryLexington-Fayette is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Rochester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,463
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$155
👥 People living there
323,725
208,772
Commute to work
20.9 min
19.3 min
College degree
48.3%
30%
Own their home
53.8%
38.1%
Below poverty line
14.9%
27.8%
Unemployment
4.9%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lexington-Fayette | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,490 | $89,120 | +144% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $61,720 | $92,920 | +51% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $57,320 | $77,310 | +35% in Rochester |
| Lawyer | $111,040 | $148,150 | +33% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $45,310 | +30% in Rochester |
| Operations Manager | $80,440 | $103,690 | +29% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $73,580 | +19% in Rochester |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,280 | $77,170 | +18% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Lexington-Fayette?
About $62,678 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or Rochester?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $50,919 in Rochester, 47% more in Lexington-Fayette.
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