Deerfield, Illinois vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 78.2% more expensive than Deerfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $445,607 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Deerfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Deerfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Lexington
than in Deerfield, Illinois
Deerfield, IL vs. Lexington, MA
Compared to Deerfield, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.2% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% higher
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher