Benton, Kentucky vs. Lancaster, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, South Carolina is 18.2% more expensive than Benton, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $70,902 in Lancaster, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, South Carolina is more expensive than Benton, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Benton, Kentucky
Benton, KY vs. Lancaster, SC
Compared to Benton, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  40.0% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower