Franklin, Tennessee vs. Lexington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 34.7% cheaper than Franklin, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $39,206 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is cheaper than Franklin, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Lexington
than in Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin, TN vs. Lexington, KY
Compared to Franklin, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower