Andover, Massachusetts vs. Essex, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Essex, Massachusetts is 5.3% cheaper than Andover, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,367 in Essex, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Andover, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Essex, Massachusetts is cheaper than Andover, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Essex
than in Andover, Massachusetts
Andover, MA vs. Essex, MA
Compared to Andover, Essex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower