Providence, Rhode Island vs. Norwalk, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norwalk, Connecticut is 11.3% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $64,546 in Norwalk, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norwalk, Connecticut is more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Norwalk
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Norwalk, CT
Compared to Providence, Norwalk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  45.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower