Champaign, Illinois vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 168.9% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $134,470 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
594% more expensive in Lexington
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Lexington, MA
Compared to Champaign, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  168.9% 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
  24.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  633.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% higher
  Commute
  47.8% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.5% higher