New Haven, Connecticut vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 2.5% more expensive than New Haven, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $76,848 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in New Haven, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than New Haven, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Providence
than in New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven, CT vs. Providence, RI
Compared to New Haven, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  27.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher