Lexington, Kentucky vs. Carlisle, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlisle, Iowa is 5.2% cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $71,105 in Carlisle, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlisle, Iowa is cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Carlisle
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs. Carlisle, IA
Compared to Lexington, Carlisle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher