Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Lexington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 1.5% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $265,887 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
40% cheaper in Lexington
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Lexington, KY
Compared to Pittsburgh, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher