Cost of Living Calculator - Lexington, Massachusetts vs Raleigh, North Carolina


The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 51.9% cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,887 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Lexington, Massachusetts
Lexington, MA vs Raleigh, NC
Compared to Lexington, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% lower

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