Nicholasville, Kentucky vs. Lexington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 2.8% more expensive than Nicholasville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $51,420 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Nicholasville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is more expensive than Nicholasville, Kentucky
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
16% more expensive in Lexington
than in Nicholasville, Kentucky
Nicholasville, KY vs. Lexington, KY
Compared to Nicholasville, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower