Providence, Rhode Island vs. Manchester, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manchester, New Hampshire is 2.6% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $48,705 in Manchester, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manchester, New Hampshire is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Manchester
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Manchester, NH
Compared to Providence, Manchester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower