What is a pro or con of living in Essex, Connecticutcompared to Central Islip, New York?

Median Home Cost is 43% more expensive in Essex.

What salary do I need to live in Essex, Connecticut copmared to Central Islip, New York?

A salary of $50,000 in Central Islip, New York should increase to $54,857 in Essex, 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.

CENTRAL ISLIP vs. ESSEX
Cost of Living Comparison

Central Islip, New York vs. Essex, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Essex, Connecticut is 9.7% more expensive than Central Islip, New York.

You would need a salary of $54,857 in Essex, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Central Islip, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Essex, Connecticut is more expensive than Central Islip, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Essex
than in Central Islip, New York

Central Islip, NY vs. Essex, CT

Compared to Central Islip, Essex is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

26.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.1% lower

Commute

5.0% higher

Health

4.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Central Islip, New York vs. Essex, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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Central Islip, NY vs. Essex, CT

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