Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Lexington, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 50.8% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $78,747 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Lexington
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Lexington, MA
Compared to Palo Alto, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% lower
      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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.8% higher
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher

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