Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
11% cheaper
Lexington is 11% more affordable than Provo. A $75,000 salary in Provo is equivalent to $67,067 in Lexington.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Lexington has a housing index of 82 while Provo sits at 112 (national average = 100). The median home in Lexington costs $245,000 compared to $380,000 in Provo, a difference of $135,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,200 in Lexington versus $1,300 in Provo.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Lexington scores 96 while Provo scores 98. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Lexington (94) are lower than Provo (97). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Lexington is $55,648 compared to $51,048 in Provo. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Lexington.
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