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Jamestown, RI vs Cranston, RI

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Is it cheaper to live in Cranston or is it cheaper to live in Jamestown?
- Cranston is 16.5% less expensive than Jamestown.

Which city has more affordable housing, Cranston or Jamestown?
- Cranston housing costs are 57.4% less expensive than Jamestown housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Jamestown or is Health Care more affordable in Cranston.
- Health related expenses are 0.3% less in Cranston.
 Jamestown, RICranston, RIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock108.8100
 Food & Groceries112.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock87.3100
 Housing271.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$377,700$338,100
 Utilities112  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock107.1100
 Miscellaneous137.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Jamestown    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Jamestown is struggling to keep its small-town identity. It has been "discovered,"  More

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Reviews for Cranston    6 Reviews

Cranston is a fine place to live with a great range of home prices and rents. Good schools, culture, recreation, and located close enough and far away enough from  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Rhode Island my whole life and i have something to say its one of the safest and relaxing place to live. we have one of the best education system in New  More

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Over 18 years ago

Public Transportation is scary here. The state is built for people that only own cars. There are so many places that don't have a bus line to get to. Limiting people  More

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