Lexington, OK vs Washington, OK

Lexington is moderately more affordable than Washington, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Lexington scores 66 compared to 74 for Washington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Washington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lexington is $879/month compared to $814/month in Washington — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Washington has cheaper rent, Lexington actually has lower median home values ($84,500 vs $214,900).

Median household income in Lexington is $46,094 compared to $84,444 in Washington (-45.4%). While Washington 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 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 11.6% in Washington.