Sterling, Virginia vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 60.6% more expensive than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $224,887 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Lexington
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Lexington, MA
Compared to Sterling, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.6% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% higher
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher