What is a pro or con of living in Lexington, South Carolinacompared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

Health is 22% more expensive in Lexington.

What salary do I need to live in Lexington, South Carolina copmared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

A salary of $75,000 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia should increase to $79,086 in Lexington, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY vs. LEXINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Lexington, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, South Carolina is 5.4% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $79,086 in Lexington, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lexington, South Carolina is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
22% more expensive in Lexington
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Lexington, SC

Compared to Athens Clarke County, Lexington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

5.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.6% higher

Commute

13.4% higher

Health

22.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.0% higher

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Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Lexington, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Lexington, SC

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