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Cost of living in Lexington County, SC

Part of the Columbia Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,288/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 300,370 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,172 36%
Federal tax $560 17%
Healthcare $480 15%
Transport $320 10%
Groceries $318 10%
Energy $204 6%
State tax $179 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Lexington County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,063
per month
1 bedroom
$1,172
per month
2 bedroom
$1,298
per month
3 bedroom
$1,656
per month
4 bedroom
$1,991
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Lexington County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$75,014
per year
Individual earnings
$44,317
per year
Per capita
$38,807
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Lexington County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$217,700
Annual property tax
$1,136

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Lexington County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$168
per month · 15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas
$36
per month
Annual total
$2,448
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Lexington County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.0%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Lexington County

State and local tax rates for South Carolina.

State income tax
6.4%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
7.4%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Lexington County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.1 min
Drive alone
79.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
10.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Lexington County

What it costs to live in Lexington County each month.

Single person
$3,288
per month
  • Rent $1,172
  • Energy $204
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $318
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $560
  • State tax $179
Couple
$4,659
per month
  • Rent $1,298
  • Energy $245
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $527
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $898
  • State tax $342
Family
$7,147
per month
  • Rent $1,656
  • Energy $306
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $800
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $898
  • State tax $342

Frequently asked questions about Lexington County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Lexington County?

In Lexington County, SC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,172 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,298 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,656 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Lexington County?

In Lexington County, SC, the average household income is $75,014 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $44,317 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Lexington County?

The estimated cost of living in Lexington County, SC is approximately $3,288 per month for a single person, $4,659 for a couple, $7,147 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Lexington County?

The combined sales tax rate in Lexington County, SC is 7.44%, which includes the South Carolina state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 1.44%.

Is Lexington County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Lexington County, SC would need approximately $3,288 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $75,014 per year ($6,251 per month). Lexington County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Lexington County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Lexington County, SC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Lexington County?

The average home value in Lexington County, SC is $217,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,136, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Lexington County compare to other areas?

You can compare Lexington County, SC with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Lexington County is in the Columbia, SC metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources