Piedmont, California vs. Essex, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Essex, Connecticut is 65.7% cheaper than Piedmont, California.

You would need a salary of $17,140 in Essex, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Piedmont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Essex, Connecticut is cheaper than Piedmont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Essex
than in Piedmont, California
Piedmont, CA vs. Essex, CT
Compared to Piedmont, Essex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.7% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% higher
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower