Lexington, Massachusetts vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 48.6% cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $55,984 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Lexington, Massachusetts
Lexington, MA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Lexington, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% lower