salaryLexington-Fayette is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,463
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$127
👥 People living there
323,725
528,706
Commute to work
20.9 min
25.3 min
College degree
48.3%
37.1%
Own their home
53.8%
51.7%
Below poverty line
14.9%
13.9%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lexington-Fayette | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,490 | $94,080 | +158% in Sacramento |
| Registered Nurse | $79,040 | $171,460 | +117% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $61,720 | $111,460 | +81% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $103,390 | +68% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $111,040 | $178,540 | +61% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $40,370 | $61,970 | +54% in Sacramento |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,110 | $122,540 | +53% in Sacramento |
| Operations Manager | $80,440 | $118,460 | +47% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Lexington-Fayette?
About $68,902 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $94,176 in Sacramento, 20% more in Sacramento.
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