South Hadley, Massachusetts vs. Essex, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Essex, Vermont is 13.1% more expensive than South Hadley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $56,537 in Essex, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in South Hadley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Essex, Vermont is more expensive than South Hadley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Essex
than in South Hadley, Massachusetts
South Hadley, MA vs. Essex, VT
Compared to South Hadley, Essex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  44.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher