Lexington, South Carolina vs. Paducah, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paducah, Kentucky is 17.4% cheaper than Lexington, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $85,376 in Paducah, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paducah, Kentucky is cheaper than Lexington, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Paducah
than in Lexington, South Carolina
Lexington, SC vs. Paducah, KY
Compared to Lexington, Paducah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower