Lexington, Massachusetts vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 34.1% cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $32,934 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Lexington, Massachusetts
Lexington, MA vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Lexington, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% lower
      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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower