Lexington, Kentucky vs. Highlands, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands, North Carolina is 41.4% more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $70,720 in Highlands, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands, North Carolina is more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Highlands
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs. Highlands, NC
Compared to Lexington, Highlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  21.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower