Lexington, OH vs South Charleston, OH

South Charleston is moderately more affordable than Lexington, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Lexington scores 68 compared to 63 for South Charleston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lexington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lexington is $756/month compared to $700/month in South Charleston — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South Charleston is more affordable at $131,500 median vs $183,500.

Median household income in Lexington is $56,068 compared to $50,952 in South Charleston (+10%). While Lexington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lexington spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.5% in South Charleston.