Stratford, Connecticut vs. Cranston, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cranston, Rhode Island is 8.1% cheaper than Stratford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $45,957 in Cranston, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Stratford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cranston, Rhode Island is cheaper than Stratford, Connecticut
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% cheaper in Cranston
than in Stratford, Connecticut
Stratford, CT vs. Cranston, RI
Compared to Stratford, Cranston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher