What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to Lexington, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 148% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Lexington, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Lexington, South Carolina should increase to $82,562 in Boston, Massachusetts (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. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Lexington, South Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 65.1% more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $82,562 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Boston
than in Lexington, South Carolina

Lexington, SC vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Lexington, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

65.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

255.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.9% higher

Commute

45.3% higher

Health

23.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

30.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Lexington, South Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lexington, SC vs. Boston, MA

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