Atlanta, Georgia vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 94.7% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $97,349 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
263% more expensive in Lexington
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Lexington, MA
Compared to Atlanta, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  296.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.9% higher