Last updated 2026-06-15 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Below the national average, an affordable bluegrass city with short commutes.
Cost of living index (US avg = 100): 92
Median 2BR rent: $1,300/mo
Housing: 84 vs 100
Groceries: 95 vs 100
Utilities: 100 vs 100
Transportation: 94 vs 100
Healthcare: 95 vs 100
Lexington blends horse country, bourbon culture, and University of Kentucky energy with below-average costs. Affordable housing and easy commutes make it a comfortable, low-stress place to land.