Lexington, Kentucky vs. Jacksonville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jacksonville, Illinois is 18.7% cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $60,995 in Jacksonville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jacksonville, Illinois is cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Jacksonville
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs. Jacksonville, IL
Compared to Lexington, Jacksonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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