Meriden, Connecticut vs. Lexington, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, South Carolina is 6.1% cheaper than Meriden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $46,967 in Lexington, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Meriden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, South Carolina is cheaper than Meriden, Connecticut
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Lexington
than in Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden, CT vs. Lexington, SC
Compared to Meriden, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% lower