salaryLexington-Fayette is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,463
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$162
👥 People living there
323,725
401,618
Commute to work
20.9 min
24.8 min
College degree
48.3%
45.7%
Own their home
53.8%
50.3%
Below poverty line
14.9%
15.5%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lexington-Fayette | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,490 | $59,660 | +63% in Tampa |
| Operations Manager | $80,440 | $103,670 | +29% in Tampa |
| Police Officer | $61,720 | $75,710 | +23% in Tampa |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,110 | $95,870 | +20% in Tampa |
| HVAC Technician | $60,280 | $50,540 | -16% in Tampa |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $52,000 | -16% in Tampa |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,280 | $75,210 | +15% in Tampa |
| Lawyer | $111,040 | $127,490 | +15% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Lexington-Fayette?
About $65,168 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or Tampa?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $81,400 in Tampa, 8% more in Tampa.
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