Huntington, West Virginia vs. Lexington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 20.0% more expensive than Huntington, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $96,021 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntington, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is more expensive than Huntington, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Lexington
than in Huntington, West Virginia
Huntington, WV vs. Lexington, KY
Compared to Huntington, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher