Essex, Vermont vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 38.6% more expensive than Essex, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $83,144 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Essex, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Boston
than in Essex, Vermont
Essex, VT vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Essex, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  58.2% higher
  Health
  30.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher