What is a pro or con of living in Lexington, Massachusettscompared to Arlington, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 46% more expensive in Lexington.

What salary do I need to live in Lexington, Massachusetts copmared to Arlington, Massachusetts?

A salary of $130,000 in Arlington, Massachusetts should increase to $161,741 in Lexington, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ARLINGTON vs. LEXINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington, Massachusetts vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 24.4% more expensive than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $161,741 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Lexington
than in Arlington, Massachusetts

Arlington, MA vs. Lexington, MA

Compared to Arlington, Lexington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

39.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.5% higher

Commute

2.1% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Arlington, Massachusetts vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arlington, MA vs. Lexington, MA

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