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New Haven, CT vs Providence, RI

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Is it cheaper to live in Providence or is it cheaper to live in New Haven?
- Providence is 0.4% less expensive than New Haven.

Which city has more affordable housing, Providence or New Haven?
- Providence housing costs are 27.4% more expensive than New Haven housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in New Haven or is Health Care more affordable in Providence.
- Health related expenses are 27.6% less in Providence.
 New Haven, CTProvidence, RIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock108.8100
 Food & Groceries104.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock87.3100
 Housing79.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$350,800$338,100
 Utilities130  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock111.4100
 Miscellaneous126.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for New Haven    5 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

In the greater New Haven area there are many options for a college  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am thinking of relocating to New Haven, Ct. but am concerned about the high crime rating. Any thoughts?  More

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Over 17 years ago

Due to New Haven, CT great location between New York and Boston, educational opportunities, cultural and recreational activities on Long Island Sound and relatively mild  More

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Reviews for Providence    19 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I think I hate this city more then my  More

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Over 9 years ago

I currently live in Rockford IL and just graduated college for broadcasting. I want to move out of this depressing, negative city and was thinking about Providence,  More

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And I've been to San Francisco and Seattle, so that's saying a lot. If you like pot, good for you, my annoyance is with all the people who smoke pot plainly in  More

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