Lexington, Tennessee vs. Oriental, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oriental, North Carolina is 28.5% more expensive than Lexington, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $64,267 in Oriental, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oriental, North Carolina is more expensive than Lexington, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Oriental
than in Lexington, Tennessee
Lexington, TN vs. Oriental, NC
Compared to Lexington, Oriental is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  33.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher