San Jose, California vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 0.9% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $148,605 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% cheaper in Lexington
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Lexington, MA
Compared to San Jose, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% higher
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher