Essex, Connecticut vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 41.1% more expensive than Essex, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $70,552 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Essex, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Essex, Connecticut
Essex, CT vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Essex, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  25.4% lower
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  Personal
  11.2% higher
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