Cost of Living Calculator - Lexington, Kentucky vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 69.5% more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $84,751 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Boston
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs Boston, MA
Compared to Lexington, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.5% higher
      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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  224.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% higher
  Commute
  50.6% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.3% higher

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