Lexington, Kentucky vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 86.3% more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $108,798 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in New York
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs. New York, NY
Compared to Lexington, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.3% 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
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  266.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  65.6% higher
  Commute
  107.0% higher
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% higher