Apex, North Carolina vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 88.0% more expensive than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $281,995 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Lexington
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Lexington, MA
Compared to Apex, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.0% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  191.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  14.3% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.0% higher