Essex, Connecticut vs. South Deerfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Deerfield, Massachusetts is 17.7% cheaper than Essex, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $41,145 in South Deerfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Deerfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Essex, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in South Deerfield
than in Essex, Connecticut
Essex, CT vs. South Deerfield, MA
Compared to Essex, South Deerfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% lower
      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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower