Lexington, OH vs Mount Sterling, OH

Lexington is moderately more affordable than Mount Sterling, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Lexington scores 68 compared to 73 for Mount Sterling, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Sterling can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lexington is $756/month compared to $882/month in Mount Sterling — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lexington has cheaper rent, Mount Sterling actually has lower median home values ($159,100 vs $183,500).

Median household income in Lexington is $56,068 compared to $64,844 in Mount Sterling (-13.5%). While Mount Sterling is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lexington spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.3% in Mount Sterling.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.6°F vs 52.4°F). Lexington receives more rainfall at 42.5" per year compared to 35.8" in Mount Sterling.