Cost of Living Calculator - Lexington, Massachusetts vs Costa Mesa, California


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 16.5% cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,737 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Costa Mesa
than in Lexington, Massachusetts
Lexington, MA vs Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Lexington, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower

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