Jackson, Tennessee vs. Lexington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 11.7% more expensive than Jackson, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $131,840 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is more expensive than Jackson, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Lexington
than in Jackson, Tennessee
Jackson, TN vs. Lexington, KY
Compared to Jackson, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower