What is a pro or con of living in Essex, Massachusettscompared to Nashua, New Hampshire?

Median Home Cost is 69% more expensive in Essex.

What salary do I need to live in Essex, Massachusetts copmared to Nashua, New Hampshire?

A salary of $50,000 in Nashua, New Hampshire should increase to $65,278 in Essex, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NASHUA vs. ESSEX
Cost of Living Comparison

Nashua, New Hampshire vs. Essex, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Essex, Massachusetts is 30.6% more expensive than Nashua, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $65,278 in Essex, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Nashua, New Hampshire.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Essex, Massachusetts is more expensive than Nashua, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Essex
than in Nashua, New Hampshire

Nashua, NH vs. Essex, MA

Compared to Nashua, Essex is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

87.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.1% lower

Commute

8.3% higher

Health

6.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Nashua, New Hampshire vs. Essex, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Nashua, NH vs. Essex, MA

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