Lexington, South Carolina vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 15.6% more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $104,047 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Chicago
than in Lexington, South Carolina
Lexington, SC vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Lexington, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  52.7% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher