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ESSEX vs. BOSTON
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Essex, Connecticut vs. Boston, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
24.6%
more expensive
than Essex, Connecticut.
You would need a salary of
$190,660
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Essex, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Boston
than in Essex, Connecticut
Essex, CT vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Essex, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
24.6% higher
Child Care
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Renter
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Food
1.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
74.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.5% higher
Commute
19.8% higher
Health
24.9% lower
Taxes
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Personal
16.1% higher
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