Mission Viejo, California vs. Lexington, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, South Carolina is 45.4% cheaper than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $43,692 in Lexington, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, South Carolina is cheaper than Mission Viejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Lexington
than in Mission Viejo, California
Mission Viejo, CA vs. Lexington, SC
Compared to Mission Viejo, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.4% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower