Lexington ranks second in state for most paycheck friendly county

Lexington County is South Carolina's second most paycheck friendly county, according to a report from New York-based SmartAsset, a financial technology company.

SmartAsset determined paycheck friendliness by looking at taxes, purchasing power, unemployment and income growth. Lexington County ranked second in part because it had the second-highest purchasing power and the third-lowest unemployment rate, according to A.J. Smith, vice president of financial education for SmartAsset.

Richland County ranked tenth. Charleston County ranked first on the list.

Overall, South Carolina had a slightly larger semi-monthly paycheck — $1,693 — compared to the national average at $1,670.

For more information and to see an interactive map of South Carolina counties, click here.

This story was originally published April 25, 2018 at 11:07 AM with the headline "Lexington ranks second in state for most paycheck friendly county."