Charlestown, Rhode Island vs. Newtown, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newtown, Connecticut is 6.7% more expensive than Charlestown, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $53,349 in Newtown, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlestown, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newtown, Connecticut is more expensive than Charlestown, Rhode Island
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% more expensive in Newtown
than in Charlestown, Rhode Island
Charlestown, RI vs. Newtown, CT
Compared to Charlestown, Newtown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  46.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher