San Diego, California vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 32.8% more expensive than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $262,399 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Lexington
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Lexington, MA
Compared to San Diego, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher