Chicago, Illinois vs. Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pawtucket, Rhode Island is 0.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,721 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pawtucket, Rhode Island is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Pawtucket
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Pawtucket, RI
Compared to Chicago, Pawtucket is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% higher
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher