Sacramento, California vs. Lexington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 25.6% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $111,637 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Lexington
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Lexington, KY
Compared to Sacramento, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower