2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Tuftonboro, NH vs Essex Junction, VT

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Is it cheaper to live in Essex Junction or is it cheaper to live in Tuftonboro?
- Essex Junction is 6.6% more expensive than Tuftonboro.

Which city has more affordable housing, Essex Junction or Tuftonboro?
- Essex Junction housing costs are 11.1% less expensive than Tuftonboro housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Tuftonboro or is Health Care more affordable in Essex Junction.
- Health related expenses are 53.1% more in Essex Junction.
 Tuftonboro, NHEssex Junction, VTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock112.4100
 Food & Groceries113.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock129.5100
 Housing169.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$356,300$338,100
 Utilities124  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock81.3100
 Miscellaneous108.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Tuftonboro    1 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I lived there for 3 years and it was the worst move I have ever made. The lake is beautiful but there is one cafe/restaurant. The closest market is 11 miles south but  More

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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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