Lexington, South Carolina vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 131.4% more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $173,574 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
348% more expensive in San Jose
than in Lexington, South Carolina
Lexington, SC vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Lexington, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.4% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  491.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  66.5% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher