Cost of Living Calculator - Lexington, Kentucky vs Indianapolis, Indiana


The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 6.2% cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $70,369 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Lexington, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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