What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Lexington, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 86% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Lexington, South Carolina?

A salary of $73,000 in Lexington, South Carolina should increase to $86,280 in Charleston, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LEXINGTON vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Lexington, South Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 18.2% more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $86,280 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Charleston
than in Lexington, South Carolina

Lexington, SC vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Lexington, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

86.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.1% lower

Commute

3.7% higher

Health

17.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Lexington, South Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lexington, SC vs. Charleston, SC

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