Plainfield, Indiana vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 127.6% more expensive than Plainfield, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $113,782 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Plainfield, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
332% more expensive in Lexington
than in Plainfield, Indiana
Plainfield, IN vs. Lexington, MA
Compared to Plainfield, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.6% 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
  23.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  452.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% higher
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% higher