Essex, VT Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Essex, Vermont?
$6,630 / month
for a family, 22.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $79,560 for the year for a family.
$4,300 / month
for a single person, 9.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $51,600 for the year for a single person.

Essex cost of living score
112.4
More expensive
12.4% higher
than the US average
11.5% higher
than the Vermont average
Essex, Vermont gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 112.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.4% higher than the U.S. average and 11.5% lower than the average for Vermont.

Essex, VT

Housing costs in Essex?
A typical home costs $416,000, which is 23.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.7% more expensive than the average Vermont home, at $344,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Essex costs $1,680 per month, which is 17.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 23.2% more than the state average of $1,290.

Can I afford Essex?
To live comfortably in Essex, Vermont, a minimum annual income of $79,560 for a family, and $51,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Essex?
The cost of living in Essex, VT is quite reasonable. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for the city is 107.3, which is slightly above the US average of 100. However, groceries, healthcare, and housing prices are all substantially lower than the national average. Groceries have an index of 93.7 compared to the US average of 97.5; health care has an index of 104.3 compared to the US average of 113; and housing has an index of 83.1 compared to the US average of 108. This makes Essex a great place to live if you're looking for a more affordable lifestyle without sacrificing quality amenities or services.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesEssexVermontUnited States
    Unlock100.8100.0
  110.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock128.5100.0
  123.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$344,600$338,100
  120.5  Unlock100.0
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  141.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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