Monroe, Connecticut vs. Essex, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Essex, Connecticut is 6.2% cheaper than Monroe, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $46,914 in Essex, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Essex, Connecticut is cheaper than Monroe, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Essex
than in Monroe, Connecticut
Monroe, CT vs. Essex, CT
Compared to Monroe, Essex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower