Columbus, Ohio vs. Lexington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, North Carolina is 4.4% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $28,681 in Lexington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, North Carolina is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% cheaper in Lexington
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Lexington, NC
Compared to Columbus, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% lower
      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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher