Carmel, Indiana vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 86.0% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $139,520 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Lexington
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Lexington, MA
Compared to Carmel, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.0% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% higher
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher