Head to head
Lexington, KY vs Orlando, FL
Lexington is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $802/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $12,500 less in annual salary (taxes included).
| Metric | Lexington73 | Orlando64 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $3,396 | $4,198 |
| Salary for comfort | $61,500/yr | $74,000/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,200 | $1,780 |
| Median home value | $300,000 | $359,000 |
| Median household income | $64,000 | $69,268 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% | 3.3% |
| Housing score | 56 | 26 |
| Jobs score | 49 | 72 |
| Safety score | 84 | 37 |
| Climate score | 97 | 100 |
| Amenities score | 35 | 63 |
| Population | 323K | 311.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 25° | 92° / 51° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Lexington, KY
Orlando, FL