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Moving to Lexington is roughly financially neutral — costs and incomes shift together.
Lexington has a cost index of 98 vs 91 for Laredo. Lexington is 7 points more expensive overall. Monthly rent goes from $1,327 to $1,487 (+12%).
If you earn the Laredo median of $63,264, you would need approximately $68,130/year in Lexington to maintain equivalent purchasing power, based on the cost index difference of 7 points (8%).
Median rent in Laredo is $1,327/month. In Lexington it is $1,487/month — a difference of +$160 per month, or $1,920 per year.
Moving to Lexington is roughly financially neutral — costs and incomes shift together. The salary equivalent to maintain your current lifestyle is $68,130/year in Lexington. The median income there is $67,631.
Estimated monthly essentials total $3,079 in Laredo vs $3,370 in Lexington — a difference of +$291/month (+$3,492/year).
The median home price in Lexington is $322,743 vs $217,648 in Laredo. With 20% down and a 6.5% rate, the estimated monthly mortgage payment is $1,632 in Lexington vs $1,101 in Laredo.