salaryLexington-Fayette is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Worcester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,463
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$149
👥 People living there
323,725
207,055
Commute to work
20.9 min
24.1 min
College degree
48.3%
35.2%
Own their home
53.8%
42.8%
Below poverty line
14.9%
19.6%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Worcester for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lexington-Fayette | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,490 | $66,310 | +82% in Worcester |
| Carpenter | $52,030 | $73,010 | +40% in Worcester |
| Operations Manager | $80,440 | $111,900 | +39% in Worcester |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,280 | $90,300 | +38% in Worcester |
| Physician Assistant | $112,230 | $152,860 | +36% in Worcester |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $82,810 | +35% in Worcester |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $82,260 | +33% in Worcester |
| Electrician | $57,320 | $75,510 | +32% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,952 in Worcester.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Lexington-Fayette?
About $66,223 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or Worcester?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $75,605 in Worcester, 1% more in Worcester.
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