Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Lexington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 1.0% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $70,703 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
26% more expensive in Lexington
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Lexington, KY
Compared to Knoxville, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher