salaryLexington-Fayette is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,463
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$105
👥 People living there
323,725
195,300
Commute to work
20.9 min
23.2 min
College degree
48.3%
32.3%
Own their home
53.8%
50.8%
Below poverty line
14.9%
10.2%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lexington-Fayette | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,490 | $85,170 | +133% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $57,320 | $105,090 | +83% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $79,040 | $130,310 | +65% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $101,010 | +63% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $61,720 | $97,200 | +57% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $54,780 | +57% in Vancouver |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,110 | $123,100 | +54% in Vancouver |
| Operations Manager | $80,440 | $121,050 | +50% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Lexington-Fayette?
About $68,095 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $87,723 in Vancouver, 15% more in Vancouver.
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