Lexington, Massachusetts vs. Newton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 2.4% cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $117,127 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Newton
than in Lexington, Massachusetts
Lexington, MA vs. Newton, MA
Compared to Lexington, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower