Lexington, MA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Lexington, Massachusetts?
$21,120 / month
for a family, 291.1% more expensive than the national average A total of $253,440 for the year for a family.
$10,433 / month
for a single person, 118.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $125,200 for the year for a single person.

Lexington cost of living score
144.7
More expensive
44.7% higher
than the US average
13.5% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Lexington, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 144.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 44.7% higher than the U.S. average and 13.5% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Lexington, MA

Housing costs in Lexington?
A typical home costs $1,322,600, which is 291.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 137.3% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lexington costs $3,800 per month, which is 165.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 43.7% more than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Lexington?
To live comfortably in Lexington, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $253,440 for a family, and $125,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lexington?
The cost of living in Lexington, MA is quite high compared to other areas. The median home value in Lexington is approximately $802,500 and the median household income is about $138,100. This means that to live comfortably in Lexington you often need to have a higher-than-average income. On the other hand, the city has a low unemployment rate and its citizens enjoy excellent public services such as quality schools and parks as well as historic sites with rich cultural appeal. All of these factors contribute to making Lexington a desirable place to live despite its high cost of living.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLexingtonMassachusettsUnited States
    Unlock127.5100.0
  117.8  Unlock100.0
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  441.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$557,300$338,100
  119.4  Unlock100.0
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  177.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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