Decatur, Georgia vs. Lexington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 11.1% cheaper than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $44,450 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is cheaper than Decatur, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Lexington
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. Lexington, KY
Compared to Decatur, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower