Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Lexington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Virginia is 2.7% cheaper than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $48,638 in Lexington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Virginia is cheaper than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Lexington
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Lexington, VA
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower