What is a pro or con of living in Lexington, Massachusettscompared to Watertown Town, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 100% more expensive in Lexington.

What salary do I need to live in Lexington, Massachusetts copmared to Watertown Town, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Watertown Town, Massachusetts should increase to $71,047 in Lexington, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WATERTOWN TOWN vs. LEXINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Watertown Town, Massachusetts vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 42.1% more expensive than Watertown Town, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $71,047 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown Town, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lexington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Watertown Town, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Lexington
than in Watertown Town, Massachusetts

Watertown Town, MA vs. Lexington, MA

Compared to Watertown Town, Lexington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

42.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

71.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.4% lower

Commute

3.4% higher

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Watertown Town, Massachusetts vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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