Douglas, Massachusetts vs. Essex, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Essex, Connecticut is 2.4% more expensive than Douglas, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,206 in Essex, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Douglas, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Essex, Connecticut is more expensive than Douglas, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Essex
than in Douglas, Massachusetts
Douglas, MA vs. Essex, CT
Compared to Douglas, Essex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher