What is a pro or con of living in Chester, Connecticutcompared to Branford, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 6% more expensive in Chester.

What salary do I need to live in Chester, Connecticut copmared to Branford, Connecticut?

A salary of $50,000 in Branford, Connecticut should increase to $51,105 in Chester, Connecticut (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.

BRANFORD vs. CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Branford, Connecticut vs. Chester, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Connecticut is 2.2% more expensive than Branford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $51,105 in Chester, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Branford, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chester, Connecticut is more expensive than Branford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Chester
than in Branford, Connecticut

Branford, CT vs. Chester, CT

Compared to Branford, Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

8.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% lower

Commute

10.4% higher

Health

0.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Branford, Connecticut vs. Chester, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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