salaryLexington-Fayette is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Paul to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,463
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$143
👥 People living there
323,725
307,284
Commute to work
20.9 min
21.1 min
College degree
48.3%
43.8%
Own their home
53.8%
52.9%
Below poverty line
14.9%
15.6%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lexington-Fayette | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $61,870 | $101,630 | +64% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $61,720 | $97,190 | +57% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,280 | $97,910 | +50% in St. Paul |
| Lawyer | $111,040 | $159,620 | +44% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $57,320 | $81,890 | +43% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $52,030 | $74,060 | +42% in St. Paul |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,110 | $112,630 | +41% in St. Paul |
| Registered Nurse | $79,040 | $103,040 | +30% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Lexington-Fayette?
About $67,708 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $79,155 in St. Paul, 5% more in St. Paul.
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