Alexandria, Virginia vs. Lexington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 35.5% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $83,856 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Lexington
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Lexington, KY
Compared to Alexandria, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower