Fort Worth, Texas vs. Lexington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 9.7% cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $45,160 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Lexington
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Lexington, KY
Compared to Fort Worth, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower