Lexington, South Carolina vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 81.5% more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $165,152 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in New York
than in Lexington, South Carolina
Lexington, SC vs. New York, NY
Compared to Lexington, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.5% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  301.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.1% higher
  Commute
  99.7% higher
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% higher