Cost of Living Calculator - Lexington, Massachusetts vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 43.0% cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,746 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Lexington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Lexington, Massachusetts
Lexington, MA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Lexington, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% lower
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower

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