Lexington, South Carolina vs. Rainbow City, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rainbow City, Alabama is 7.4% cheaper than Lexington, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,429 in Rainbow City, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rainbow City, Alabama is cheaper than Lexington, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Rainbow City
than in Lexington, South Carolina
Lexington, SC vs. Rainbow City, AL
Compared to Lexington, Rainbow City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% lower
      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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower