Cost of Living Calculator - Essex, Massachusetts vs Old Lyme, Connecticut


The cost of living in Old Lyme, Connecticut is 12.5% cheaper than Essex, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $65,631 in Old Lyme, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Old Lyme, Connecticut is cheaper than Essex, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Old Lyme
than in Essex, Massachusetts
Essex, MA vs Old Lyme, CT
Compared to Essex, Old Lyme is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower

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