Long Beach, California vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 33.9% more expensive than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $66,939 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Lexington
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Lexington, MA
Compared to Long Beach, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% higher
      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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% higher
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% higher