Cranston, Rhode Island vs. Burlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Massachusetts is 32.9% more expensive than Cranston, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $159,425 in Burlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cranston, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Cranston, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Burlington
than in Cranston, Rhode Island
Cranston, RI vs. Burlington, MA
Compared to Cranston, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher