Essex, Vermont vs. Vista, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vista, California is 33.2% more expensive than Essex, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $66,576 in Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vista, California is more expensive than Essex, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Vista
than in Essex, Vermont
Essex, VT vs. Vista, CA
Compared to Essex, Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  45.1% higher
  Health
  31.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower