Portland, Oregon vs. Lexington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 31.6% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $37,594 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Lexington
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Lexington, KY
Compared to Portland, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% lower
      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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower