Lexington, Kentucky vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 6.6% cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $84,033 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Columbia
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Lexington, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher