What is a pro or con of living in Newport, Rhode Islandcompared to Essex, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 52% more expensive in Newport.

What salary do I need to live in Newport, Rhode Island copmared to Essex, Connecticut?

A salary of $75,000 in Essex, Connecticut should increase to $86,332 in Newport, Rhode Island (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.

ESSEX vs. NEWPORT
Cost of Living Comparison

Essex, Connecticut vs. Newport, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport, Rhode Island is 15.1% more expensive than Essex, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $86,332 in Newport, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Newport, Rhode Island is more expensive than Essex, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Newport
than in Essex, Connecticut

Essex, CT vs. Newport, RI

Compared to Essex, Newport is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

39.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.4% lower

Commute

16.5% lower

Health

26.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Essex, Connecticut vs. Newport, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

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Essex, CT vs. Newport, RI

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