Berkeley, California vs. Lexington, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, South Carolina is 61.0% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $35,086 in Lexington, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, South Carolina is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Lexington
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Lexington, SC
Compared to Berkeley, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.0% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower