Bethesda, Maryland vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 13.4% more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $56,709 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Lexington
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Lexington, MA
Compared to Bethesda, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.3% higher