2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Hackensack, NJ vs Lexington, KY

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Is it cheaper to live in Lexington or is it cheaper to live in Hackensack?
- Lexington is 35.6% less expensive than Hackensack.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lexington or Hackensack?
- Lexington housing costs are 37.3% less expensive than Hackensack housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Hackensack or is Health Care more affordable in Lexington.
- Health related expenses are 2.6% more in Lexington.
 Hackensack, NJLexington, KYUnited States
 Overall  Unlock90.8100
 Food & Groceries104.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock100.4100
 Housing130.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$260,300$338,100
 Utilities114  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock87.5100
 Miscellaneous141.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Hackensack    3 Reviews

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Over 17 years ago

Hackensack has a big city feel but on a smaller scale-there are restaurants, shops to fit every lifestyle and taste. There are some negatives too. High property taxes-  More

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Over 19 years ago

Although becoming a more metro area, I do feel safe even during the late  More

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Reviews for Lexington    62 Reviews

Lexington is a beautiful city. There are tons of tree lined streets and even trees in both sides of the city's only freeway. It's relatively small, which can be both  More

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Over 4 years ago

Very beautiful/underrated city!!  More

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I have lived here now for over five years, originally from the west coast and here is my top 10 for why you should NOT move here. #1 The Culture: They have none, it  More

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