Burlington, Massachusetts vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 43.9% more expensive than Burlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $71,959 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Burlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Lexington
than in Burlington, Massachusetts
Burlington, MA vs. Lexington, MA
Compared to Burlington, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower