Essex, Vermont vs. Kittery, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kittery, Maine is 7.5% more expensive than Essex, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $80,623 in Kittery, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kittery, Maine is more expensive than Essex, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Kittery
than in Essex, Vermont
Essex, VT vs. Kittery, ME
Compared to Essex, Kittery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower