Dallas, Texas vs. Essex, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Essex, Connecticut is 21.9% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $91,411 in Essex, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Essex, Connecticut is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Essex
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Essex, CT
Compared to Dallas, Essex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% higher
      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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher