What is a pro or con of living in Charlestown, Rhode Islandcompared to Providence, Rhode Island?

Median Home Cost is 68% more expensive in Charlestown.

What salary do I need to live in Charlestown, Rhode Island copmared to Providence, Rhode Island?

A salary of $50,000 in Providence, Rhode Island should increase to $59,389 in Charlestown, Rhode Island (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PROVIDENCE vs. CHARLESTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Providence, Rhode Island vs. Charlestown, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlestown, Rhode Island is 18.8% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $59,389 in Charlestown, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlestown, Rhode Island is more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Charlestown
than in Providence, Rhode Island

Providence, RI vs. Charlestown, RI

Compared to Providence, Charlestown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

80.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% lower

Commute

3.5% lower

Health

1.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Providence, Rhode Island vs. Charlestown, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

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Providence, RI vs. Charlestown, RI

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