Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, California vs Lexington, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 20.7% more expensive than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $60,340 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Lexington
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Lexington, MA
Compared to Oakland, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.2% higher
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher

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