Iselin, New Jersey vs. Lexington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 24.5% cheaper than Iselin, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $37,771 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Iselin, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is cheaper than Iselin, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Lexington
than in Iselin, New Jersey
Iselin, NJ vs. Lexington, KY
Compared to Iselin, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower