Lexington, Kentucky vs. Gardena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gardena, California is 69.4% more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $84,696 in Gardena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gardena, California is more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Gardena
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs. Gardena, CA
Compared to Lexington, Gardena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.4% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  77.6% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher