Bridgeport, Connecticut vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 5.4% cheaper than Bridgeport, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $89,847 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Bridgeport, Connecticut
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% cheaper in Providence
than in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bridgeport, CT vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Bridgeport, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher