Lexington, Kentucky vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 86.0% more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $92,983 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in Queens
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Lexington, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.0% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  224.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  64.5% higher
  Commute
  115.4% higher
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% higher