Washington, District of Columbia vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 41.4% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $146,243 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Lexington
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Lexington, MA
Compared to Washington, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher