Kelso, Washington vs. Essex, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Essex, Vermont is 12.3% more expensive than Kelso, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,136 in Essex, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Kelso, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Essex, Vermont is more expensive than Kelso, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Essex
than in Kelso, Washington
Kelso, WA vs. Essex, VT
Compared to Kelso, Essex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  79.3% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher