Lexington, Massachusetts vs. Scarsdale, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scarsdale, New York is 3.9% cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $201,817 in Scarsdale, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarsdale, New York is cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
12% cheaper in Scarsdale
than in Lexington, Massachusetts
Lexington, MA vs. Scarsdale, NY
Compared to Lexington, Scarsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% higher
  Commute
  26.5% higher
  Health
  41.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower