What is a pro or con of living in Lexington, Kentuckycompared to Covington, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 53% more expensive in Lexington.

What salary do I need to live in Lexington, Kentucky copmared to Covington, Kentucky?

A salary of $50,000 in Covington, Kentucky should increase to $55,521 in Lexington, Kentucky (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COVINGTON vs. LEXINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Covington, Kentucky vs. Lexington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 11.0% more expensive than Covington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $55,521 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is more expensive than Covington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Lexington
than in Covington, Kentucky

Covington, KY vs. Lexington, KY

Compared to Covington, Lexington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

83.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.9% lower

Commute

8.5% lower

Health

7.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

11.5% higher

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Covington, Kentucky vs. Lexington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

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Covington, KY vs. Lexington, KY

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