salaryLexington-Fayette is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,463
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$109
👥 People living there
323,725
754,195
Commute to work
20.9 min
26 min
College degree
48.3%
68.4%
Own their home
53.8%
43.7%
Below poverty line
14.9%
9.9%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lexington-Fayette | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,490 | $101,090 | +177% in Seattle |
| Police Officer | $61,720 | $115,120 | +87% in Seattle |
| Operations Manager | $80,440 | $146,030 | +82% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $57,320 | $101,780 | +78% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $102,920 | +67% in Seattle |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,110 | $133,740 | +67% in Seattle |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $57,280 | +64% in Seattle |
| Registered Nurse | $79,040 | $128,260 | +62% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Lexington-Fayette?
About $71,784 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or Seattle?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $133,583 in Seattle, 44% more in Seattle.
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