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

Median Home Cost is 44% more expensive in Charlotte.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Lexington, South Carolina should increase to $80,490 in Charlotte, North 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. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Lexington, South Carolina vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 7.3% more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $80,490 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Lexington, South Carolina

Lexington, SC vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Lexington, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

34.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.1% lower

Commute

7.7% higher

Health

19.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Lexington, South Carolina vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lexington, SC vs. Charlotte, NC

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