Lexington Park, MD vs St. James, MD

St. James is moderately more affordable than Lexington Park, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Lexington Park scores 111 compared to 103 for St. James, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lexington Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lexington Park is $1,693/month compared to $1,252/month in St. James — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. James has cheaper rent, Lexington Park actually has lower median home values ($294,500 vs $390,800).

Median household income in Lexington Park is $89,167 compared to $103,105 in St. James (-13.5%). St. James offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lexington Park spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.6% in St. James.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (58.3°F vs 55.4°F). Lexington Park receives more rainfall at 45.3" per year compared to 35.6" in St. James.