Lexington, South Carolina vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 90.0% more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $345,780 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Oakland
than in Lexington, South Carolina
Lexington, SC vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Lexington, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.0% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  330.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher