Austin, Texas vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 64.6% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $123,454 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Lexington
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Lexington, MA
Compared to Austin, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.6% 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
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.1% higher