Lexington-Fayette, KY vs Louisville/Jefferson County, KY
Cost of Living Comparison
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Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Lexington-Fayette, KY = $103,924 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY
Buying power is 3.9% higher in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY
Median Rent
$1,101 vs $1,069
-2.9% lower in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY
Median Income
$67,631 vs $64,731
-4.3% lower in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY
Home Value
$272,100 vs $221,500
-18.6% lower in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY
Price Level
90.5 vs 94.0
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$44,000 vs $42,800
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
19.5% vs 19.8%
Lower is more affordable