Melville, New York vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 26.9% more expensive than Melville, New York.

You would need a salary of $63,468 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Melville, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Melville, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Lexington
than in Melville, New York
Melville, NY vs. Lexington, MA
Compared to Melville, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  28.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher