Lexington, South Carolina vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 72.7% more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $146,760 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
215% more expensive in San Diego
than in Lexington, South Carolina
Lexington, SC vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Lexington, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.7% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  280.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher