Lexington, Kentucky vs. Elgin town (Kershaw County), South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin town (Kershaw County), South Carolina is 4.4% cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $71,685 in Elgin town (Kershaw County), South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin town (Kershaw County), South Carolina is cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Elgin town (Kershaw County)
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs. Elgin Town (Kershaw County), SC
Compared to Lexington, Elgin Town (Kershaw County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher