Lexington, SC vs Little River, SC

Lexington is moderately more affordable than Little River, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Lexington scores 96 compared to 101 for Little River, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Little River can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lexington is $1,360/month compared to $1,531/month in Little River — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lexington has cheaper rent, Little River actually has lower median home values ($267,800 vs $271,200).

Median household income in Lexington is $83,263 compared to $64,590 in Little River (+28.9%). Lexington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lexington spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 28.4% in Little River.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64.3°F vs 64°F). Little River receives more rainfall at 48.5" per year compared to 45.2" in Lexington.