Cost of Living in Lexington County, SC

Modeled annual cost: $50,268.

Median family income: $89,968.

Affordability Snapshot

SC County Median

$44,771

State Rank

11thMost expensive counties in SC out of 46See South Carolina county rankings

Median Income

$89,968

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Lexington County, SC.

$13,201 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$50,268

Per year

  • Transport:$13,201
  • Housing:$12,375
  • Taxes:$9,982
  • Healthcare:$5,455
  • Other Costs:$5,125
  • Food:$4,131
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in South Carolina

1Marlboro County, SC
$40,325
2Union County, SC
$41,144
3Marion County, SC
$41,631
4Barnwell County, SC
$41,812
5Allendale County, SC
$41,982

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