Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Lexington, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, South Carolina is 2.7% more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,538 in Lexington, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, South Carolina is more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Lexington
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs. Lexington, SC
Compared to Portsmouth, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower