Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Lexington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 12.3% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $33,685 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Lexington
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Lexington, KY
Compared to Fort Wayne, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher