Lexington, Massachusetts vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 55.2% cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $22,418 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Houston
than in Lexington, Massachusetts
Lexington, MA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Lexington, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.2% 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
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower