Newport, Rhode Island vs. Waterbury, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterbury, Connecticut is 30.8% cheaper than Newport, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $48,462 in Waterbury, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterbury, Connecticut is cheaper than Newport, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Waterbury
than in Newport, Rhode Island
Newport, RI vs. Waterbury, CT
Compared to Newport, Waterbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% lower
      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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  37.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher