Newark, Ohio vs. Lexington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 10.6% more expensive than Newark, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $55,318 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is more expensive than Newark, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Lexington
than in Newark, Ohio
Newark, OH vs. Lexington, KY
Compared to Newark, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  14.2% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower