Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 47.5% more expensive than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $73,753 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Lexington
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Lexington, MA
Compared to Jersey City, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher