Aiken, South Carolina vs. Lexington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 4.9% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,433 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Lexington
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Lexington, KY
Compared to Aiken, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher