Lexington, Massachusetts vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 44.5% cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $68,869 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Columbia
than in Lexington, Massachusetts
Lexington, MA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Lexington, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower