Lexington, South Carolina vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 59.5% more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $265,229 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Lexington, South Carolina
Lexington, SC vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Lexington, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.5% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  224.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  40.7% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher