Home / Select Cities  /  2024 Comparing Lexington, KY vs. Memphis, TN

2024 Compare Cities Commuting:
Lexington, KY vs Memphis, TN

Change Cities
Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Memphis is 1.0% longer than it is for residents of Lexington.
- 36.3% fewer residents of Memphis work from home compared to residents of Lexington.

Transportation
 Lexington, KYMemphis, TNUnited States
 Commute Time212227
 space
 Commute Mode
 Lexington, KYMemphis, TNUnited States
 Auto (alone)77.0%81.1%73.2%
 Carpool8.1%9.9%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.7%1.1%4.2%
 Bicycle0.6%0.2%0.5%
 Walk3.5%1.4%2.5%
 Work at Home8.2%5.2%9.7%
 space1
 Commute Time To Work
 Lexington, KYMemphis, TNUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.8%1.7%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.10.5%8.3%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.17.0%13.1%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.22.5%19.0%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.19.8%24.6%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.6.5%8.1%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.10.1%15.2%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.2.0%2.1%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.8%2.2%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.2.9%3.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.4%1.6%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.1.8%1.0%2.9%

View More Data >

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

   |    Reply

Over 3 years ago

Very beautiful/underrated city!!  More

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lexington

Reviews for Memphis    148 Reviews

I was mugged my very first night in Memphis. They tried to take my iPhone. I was walking only a block from my house in a "safe" area, too.  More

   |    Reply

Memphis is a city with a history of civil rights, slavery , blues and rockn'roll music. It's a great place for a weekend getaway. This city has lots of great things to  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

Do you like being panhandled every 30 seconds? Love that cool ambiance of gangs? Are drugs your thing? Then you will love Memphis. Had good times here in the 90’s, the  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Memphis

 Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
COMPARE COST OF LIVING
Compare Lexington, Kentucky Cost of Living vs Memphis, Tennessee Cost of Living: Taxes, Childcare, Groceries, Health...
Compare Now


ZIPS IN LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
40509, 40517, 40515, 40511, 40503, 40504, 40502, 40508, 40505, 40514, 14 total
ZIPS IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
38016, 38128, 38127, 38134, 38109, 38111, 38115, 38116, 38118, 38018, 30 total

PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION

Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.

Try Now