Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Lexington, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, South Carolina is 1.3% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $50,654 in Lexington, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, South Carolina is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Lexington
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Lexington, SC
Compared to Baton Rouge, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher