Boston, Massachusetts vs. Lexington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 41.0% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $29,498 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Lexington
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Lexington, KY
Compared to Boston, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% lower
      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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% lower
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% lower