Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Lexington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 2.7% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $51,362 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
9% more expensive in Lexington
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Lexington, KY
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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)
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher