Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Essex, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Essex, Connecticut is 23.6% more expensive than Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $234,829 in Essex, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Essex, Connecticut is more expensive than Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Essex
than in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Stroudsburg, PA vs. Essex, CT
Compared to Stroudsburg, Essex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  25.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher