Porterville, California vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 121.0% more expensive than Porterville, California.

You would need a salary of $110,477 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Porterville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Porterville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
385% more expensive in Lexington
than in Porterville, California
Porterville, CA vs. Lexington, MA
Compared to Porterville, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.0% 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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  417.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.3% higher