Madison, Wisconsin vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 110.1% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $237,367 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
291% more expensive in Lexington
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Lexington, MA
Compared to Madison, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.1% 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
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  299.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher