Lexington, Kentucky vs. Mount Airy, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Airy, North Carolina is 17.0% cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $62,238 in Mount Airy, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Airy, North Carolina is cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Mount Airy
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs. Mount Airy, NC
Compared to Lexington, Mount Airy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower