Louisville, Kentucky vs. Lexington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 0.9% more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $50,446 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Lexington
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Lexington, KY
Compared to Louisville, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher