2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Essex Junction, VT vs Pinckney, MI

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Is it cheaper to live in Pinckney or is it cheaper to live in Essex Junction?
- Pinckney is 2.4% less expensive than Essex Junction.

Which city has more affordable housing, Pinckney or Essex Junction?
- Pinckney housing costs are 23.7% less expensive than Essex Junction housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Essex Junction or is Health Care more affordable in Pinckney.
- Health related expenses are 36.6% less in Pinckney.
 Essex Junction, VTPinckney, MIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock109.7100
 Food & Groceries110.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock82.1100
 Housing150.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$328,800$338,100
 Utilities116  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock133.1100
 Miscellaneous141.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Essex Junction    1 Reviews

Over 20 years ago

Having lived there for a year as a student I can vouch that while the winters are a little intense all the other factors make up for it. Being only ten minutes or so  More

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Reviews for Pinckney    2 Reviews

Growing up on Main Street during the 50's and 60's was like growing in Pleasantville. It really was that benevolent, pleasant and quaint. I could walk through downtown  More

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Over 16 years ago

Around Pinckney, there are tons of trails for biking, running, hiking, horseback riding, cross country skiing, etc. Its mostly a quiet area other than motorcycles in the  More

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