Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Clara, California vs Lexington, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 9.4% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $45,300 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Lexington
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs Lexington, MA
Compared to Santa Clara, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.8% higher
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher

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