Foster City, California vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 23.2% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $364,858 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Lexington
than in Foster City, California
Foster City, CA vs. Lexington, MA
Compared to Foster City, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher