Lexington, North Carolina vs. Mount Airy, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Airy, North Carolina is 9.1% cheaper than Lexington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,460 in Mount Airy, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Airy, North Carolina is cheaper than Lexington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Mount Airy
than in Lexington, North Carolina
Lexington, NC vs. Mount Airy, NC
Compared to Lexington, Mount Airy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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)
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower