Lexington, Massachusetts vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 24.7% cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $602,423 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in San Diego
than in Lexington, Massachusetts
Lexington, MA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Lexington, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower