Lexington, South Carolina vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 17.8% more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $211,911 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Lexington, South Carolina
Lexington, SC vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Lexington, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% higher
      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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher