Tacoma, Washington vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 80.5% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $902,542 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Lexington
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Lexington, MA
Compared to Tacoma, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.5% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  231.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  76.1% higher
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher