Auburn, Alabama vs. Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pawtucket, Rhode Island is 9.4% more expensive than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $218,852 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pawtucket, Rhode Island is more expensive than Auburn, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% more expensive in Pawtucket
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. Pawtucket, RI
Compared to Auburn, Pawtucket is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher