Houston, Texas vs. Lexington, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, South Carolina is 2.7% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,639 in Lexington, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, South Carolina is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
23% cheaper in Lexington
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Lexington, SC
Compared to Houston, 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower