What is a pro or con of living in Carmel Valley Village, Californiacompared to Lexington, Massachusetts?

Childcare is 43% cheaper in Carmel Valley Village.

What salary do I need to live in Carmel Valley Village, California copmared to Lexington, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Lexington, Massachusetts could decrease to $48,592 in Carmel Valley Village, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LEXINGTON vs. CARMEL VALLEY VILLAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Lexington, Massachusetts vs. Carmel Valley Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel Valley Village, California is 2.8% cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,592 in Carmel Valley Village, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carmel Valley Village, California is cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
43% cheaper in Carmel Valley Village
than in Lexington, Massachusetts

Lexington, MA vs. Carmel Valley Village, CA

Compared to Lexington, Carmel Valley Village is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

0.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

17.5% lower

Commute

0.6% higher

Health

61.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

18.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Lexington, Massachusetts vs. Carmel Valley Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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