Cost of Living Calculator - Essex, Connecticut vs Stratford, Connecticut


The cost of living in Stratford, Connecticut is 1.5% cheaper than Essex, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $49,237 in Stratford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stratford, Connecticut is cheaper than Essex, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Stratford
than in Essex, Connecticut
Essex, CT vs Stratford, CT
Compared to Essex, Stratford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  21.6% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher

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