Cost of Living Calculator - Atlanta, Georgia vs Lexington, North Carolina


The cost of living in Lexington, North Carolina is 24.5% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $98,159 in Lexington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, North Carolina is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Lexington
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs Lexington, NC
Compared to Atlanta, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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