Junction City, Kansas vs. Essex, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Essex, Maryland is 29.5% more expensive than Junction City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $97,157 in Essex, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Junction City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Essex, Maryland is more expensive than Junction City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Essex
than in Junction City, Kansas
Junction City, KS vs. Essex, MD
Compared to Junction City, Essex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  81.2% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher