Lexington, Massachusetts vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 49.6% cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $25,211 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Chicago
than in Lexington, Massachusetts
Lexington, MA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Lexington, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower