Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Lexington, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, South Carolina is 2.3% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $51,156 in Lexington, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, South Carolina is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
47% more expensive in Lexington
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Lexington, SC
Compared to Albuquerque, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  47.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher