Palm Bay, Florida vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 135.6% more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida.

You would need a salary of $117,810 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Bay, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
338% more expensive in Lexington
than in Palm Bay, Florida
Palm Bay, FL vs. Lexington, MA
Compared to Palm Bay, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  135.6% 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
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  476.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% higher
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.0% higher