Buffalo, New York vs. Lexington, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, South Carolina is 5.0% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $52,486 in Lexington, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, South Carolina is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Lexington
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Lexington, SC
Compared to Buffalo, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher