Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Lexington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 6.6% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $76,749 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Lexington
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Lexington, KY
Compared to Indianapolis, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower